CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

Electrical connectors in the refrigerator freezer wiring harness can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • November 19, 2013

Viking Recalls Built-In Side-by-Side Refrigerator Freezers with In-Door Dispensers Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves Viking 42-inch and 48-inch built-in side-by-side refrigerator freezers with in-door water and ice dispensers. The recalled refrigerator freezers come in a variety of colors, stainless steel or a custom finish. They were manufactured between October 2012 and May 2013 and have the model numbers listed below. The first six numbers in the serial number are the manufacture date of the unit in MM/DD/YY format. Both sizes of refrigerator freezers have a serial number/date code range from 101712 through 052913. The model and serial numbers are located inside the refrigerators on a label on the ceiling behind the light housing. Size Model Numbers begin with Color/Finish 42-inch FDSB5421D Custom VCSB5421D Various colors 48-inch FDSB5481D Custom VCSB5481D Various colors

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled refrigerator freezers and contact Viking to schedule a free, in-home repair.

Contact Information

Viking toll-free at (877) 266-1086 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.vikingrange.com and click on Safety Recall Information on the bottom right side of the page.

Recall Details

Sold At
Appliance and specialty stores nationwide from November 2012 through May 2013 for between $5,400 and $6,400.
Injuries
Viking has received 27 reports of electrical shorts and four fires. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
Viking Range LLC, of Greenwood, Miss.
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
14023

Product Information

Product Name
Viking built-in side-by-side refrigerator freezers with in-door dispensers
Product Type
Refrigerators
Number of Units
About 750
Manufacturer Name
Viking Range LLC, of Greenwood, Miss.
Manufactured In
United States

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Full Contact Information

Viking toll-free at (877) 266-1086 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.vikingrange.com and click on Safety Recall Information on the bottom right side of the page.