The Recall Desk
ModerateCPSC·24334·Announced 2024-08-08

SMEG Refrigerators Recalled Due to Detachable Door Injury Hazard

SMEG USA is recalling about 900 SMEG-branded retro refrigerators because the door can detach and fall off, posing an injury hazard. The firm has received nine reports of doors falling off but no injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: Although the hazard involves potential injury from a detachable door, the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported despite nine reports of the door falling off. This is a voluntary precautionary recall where the risk is theoretical rather than realized, placing it in the Moderate category.

Plain-English summary

SMEG USA Inc. of New York is recalling approximately 900 SMEG-branded retro style refrigerators with freezers. The refrigerators have model numbers starting with FAB38U, measure about 28 inches wide, 30 inches deep, and 80 inches high, and were available in black, cream, pastel blue, pastel green, red, and white with left-opening or right-opening doors. The units were sold from September 2020 through January 2024 for about $4,300.

The hazard is that the refrigerator door can detach and fall off, posing an injury hazard. SMEG USA has received nine reports of the refrigerator door falling off. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled refrigerators were sold through independent kitchen and appliance stores nationwide and online at www.williams-sonoma.com, https://www.ajmadison.com, and www.wayfair.com. The model number and serial number (beginning with 2781) are printed on a white label inside the refrigerator's top door.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled refrigerators and contact SMEG USA to schedule a free repair by a certified service provider. Consumers can reach SMEG USA toll-free at 888-763-4782 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected], or online at https://www.smeg.com/us/recall or www.smeg.com and click on "Recalls."

The recalled product

Product
SMEG Refrigerators
Manufacturer
SMEG USA Inc., of New York
Category
Consumer Product — Appliances / Refrigerators
Hazard
  • door-detachment
  • falling-object
  • injury-hazard
Affected units
900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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