SMEG USA · Recalled
SMEG USA Recalls Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard
The refrigerator door can detach and fall off, posing an injury hazard.
- Units
- About 900
- Reports
- 9
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $4,300
- Remedy
- Repair
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Affected
This recall involves SMEG-branded, retro style refrigerators with freezer, with model numbers starting with FAB38U. The special-order refrigerators measure about 28 inches wide, 30 inches deep and 80 inches high, and were sold in black, cream, pastel blue, pastel green, red and white, with either left-opening or right-opening doors with handles. The refrigerators have three adjustable glass shelves and two drawers. The bottom freezer has a separate door and three drawers. "SMEG" is on the front of the refrigerator, and "Made in Italy", the model, and serial numbers that begin with 2781 are printed on a white label inside of the refrigerator's top door.
The file
- Sold at
- Independent kitchen and appliance stores nationwide and online at www.williams-sonoma.com, https://www.ajmadison.com and www.wayfair.com from September 2020 through January 2024 for about $4,300.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- Italy
- Recalled by
- SMEG USA Inc., of New York
Incident log
The firm has received nine reports of the refrigerator door falling off. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled refrigerators and contact SMEG USA to schedule a free repair by a certified service provider. Consumers will be asked to email a photo of both the refrigerator's model number and the serial number to recall@smegusa.com.
SMEG USA toll-free at 888-763-4782 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@smegusa.com, or online at https://www.smeg.com/us/recall or www.smeg.com and click on "Recalls" for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
