The ice level detector arm in the ice maker can break into pieces and fall into the ice bucket, posing a choking hazard.
About 367,500 (In addition, about 7,180 were sold in Canada)
Electrolux toll-free at 833-840-5926 from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at IceMakerRecall@electrolux.com or online at www.icemakerrecall.com or at www.electrolux.com or www.frigidaire.com and click on “Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.
This recall involves 13 models of Frigidaire refrigerators and one Electrolux model refrigerator. The refrigerators all feature an ice maker and come in stainless steel, white and black. The brand name, model and serial number for each unit is printed on a label located on the right panel in the interior of the refrigerator compartment. The refrigerators range from 23 to 36 inches wide.
The following model numbers and their serial number ranges are included in this recall.
Side by Side FRSS2323AB
Side by Side FRSS2323AW
Side by Side FRSS2323AD
Side by Side FRSS2323AS
Side by Side FRSS2333AS
Side by Side FRSS2623AB
Side by Side FRSS2623AW
Side by Side FRSS2623AD
Side by Side FRSS2623AS
Side by Side FRSS2633AS
Side by Side FRSS26L3AF
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Frigidaire and Electrolux refrigerator ice makers, empty the ice bucket and contact Electrolux to schedule a technician to replace the ice maker with one that has a polypropylene ice level detector, free of charge.
Electrolux has received 185 reports of the ice level detectors breaking, including one report of gum lacerations.
Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
This recall was conducted, voluntarily by the company, under CPSC’s Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.
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The ice level detector arm in the ice maker can break into pieces and fall into the ice bucket, posing a choking hazard.
The electronic start/stop button on the pressure washer can malfunction and self-start, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning if the unit is in a confined space.
The hex bolts in the overhead garage storage racks can be defective, causing the rack to collapse from the ceiling, posing an impact injury hazard.
The blanket can overheat if left plugged in and powered on for an extended period of time, posing fire and burn hazards.
The freezer handle can detach when a consumer tries to open the freezer drawer, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
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