CPSC Recall in 2010: Liebherr Recalls Built-In Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Door Can Detach

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 10-122

Date: January 27, 2010

Product Name: Liebherr Built-In 24-Inch Wide Single Door Refrigerators

Recall Description:

This recall involves Liebherr built-in 24-inch wide single door refrigerators with model numbers R1400, RI1400, RB1400, and RBI1400 sold individually or as a component of side-by-side refrigerators. The refrigerators come in stainless steel and various custom finishes and are built into the kitchen cabinetry. “Liebherr” is written on the top interior control panel. The model number can be found on a label located behind the bottom drawer on the left interior side of the single door refrigerator. The side-by-side refrigerators were marketed as model numbers SBS240, SBS24 I0, SBS245, SBS24I5. This model number is not found on the product.

Hazard Description:

The refrigerator’s door can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 2,700

Incidents:

Liebherr has received 13 reports of doors detaching, including two reports of injuries involving bruising and strains.

Sold At:

Appliance and specialty retailers nationwide from January 2005 through November 2009 for between $2,500 and $3,200.

Manufactured In:

Germany