Hisense USA Recalls Bottom Freezer, French Door Refrigerators Due to Impact Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2022-06-09). Hazards: impact injury, injury. Models: HRF266N6CSE. About 55,200 units in the US and 78 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 22151 |
| Published | 2022-06-09 |
| Last updated | 2022-06-09 |
| Products | Hisense French Door Refrigerators with Ice Maker |
| Firm named in the title | Hisense USA |
| Firms | Hisense USA, of Suwanee, Georgia (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 55,200 |
| Units (Canada) | 78 |
| Model numbers | HRF266N6CSE |
| Hazard classes | impact injury, injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, stop use |
| Trade facets | appliance, building products |
| Sold | Lowe's stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from August 2020 through February 2022 for about $1,500. |
Description
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. The brand name, model, and serial number for each unit are printed on a label located on the left side of the interior of the refrigerator, above the water dispenser. With the serial number, consumers can check to determine whether their refrigerator is included in this recall by clicking http://hisenseservice.com/recall. The refrigerators are 36 inches wide and 74 inches high.
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.
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.
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.
Linked notices
Linked because one agency's notice cites the other's.
- Hisense Brand Bottom Freezer, French Door Refrigerators Recalled Due to Impact Hazard (Health Canada)
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