Recall #22-151 · Published June 9, 2022

Hisense French Door Refrigerators with Ice Maker

Hisense USA Recalls Bottom Freezer, French Door Refrigerators Due to Impact Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's

CPSC published a recall notice for Hisense French Door Refrigerators with Ice Maker from Hisense French Door on June 9, 2022. CPSC identifies this hazard: The refrigerator's door hinge can break causing the door to detach when the consumer tries to open the French doors, posing an impact injury hazard to the consumer. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the refrigerator if the recalled refrigerator's doors fail to open or close normally until they are repaired. Consumers should contact Hisense USA to determine if their unit is part of the recall and to schedule a free in-home service appointment to have the refrigerator door hinges replaced.

Recalled Hisense 26.6 Cu. Ft. French Door Refrigerator (Model# HRF266N6CSE)
Recalled Hisense 26.6 Cu. Ft. French Door Refrigerator (Model# HRF266N6CSE)
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Affected model numbers

HRF266N6CSE
Additional identifying details

This recall involves Hisense USA's 26.6 cubic foot capacity stainless steel French door refrigerators with ice maker with model number HRF266N6CSE and with serial numbers C2020050100001 through C2020123109000.

Why it was recalled

The refrigerator's door hinge can break causing the door to detach when the consumer tries to open the French doors, posing an impact injury hazard to the consumer.

Incidents and injuries

The firm has received 139 reports of the refrigerator doors loosening or detaching and five reports of injuries, including foot bruises and lacerations.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the refrigerator if the recalled refrigerator's doors fail to open or close normally until they are repaired. Consumers should contact Hisense USA to determine if their unit is part of the recall and to schedule a free in-home service appointment to have the refrigerator door hinges replaced.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Hisense USA, of Suwanee, Georgia
Recall number
22-151
Units
About 55,200 (In addition, 78 in Canada)
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Lowe's stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from August 2020 through February 2022 for about $1,500.

Hisense French Door Refrigerators with Ice Maker

Recall contact information

Hisense online at www.hisense-usa.com/product-safety-recall/french-door-refrigerator-2020, toll-free at 888-497-1189 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday, email at recall.usa@hisense.com or online at https://www.hisense-usa.com and click on Recall Information at the bottom.

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