CPSC Recall in 2011: Liebherr Expands Recall of Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Door Can Detach

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2011.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 12043

Date: November 15, 2011

Product Name: Liebherr Freestanding 30-Inch Wide, Bottom Freezer Refrigerators

Recall Description:

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Hazard Description:

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

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 8,000 units (About 5,700 built-in 30-inch wide, bottom freezer refrigerators were recalled in March 2011)

Incidents:

Liebherr has received 16 additional reports of doors detaching on the freestanding refrigerators, including two reports of injuries involving bruising and strains.

Sold At:

Appliance and specialty retailers nationwide from February 2004 through July 2009 for between $3,500 and $3,800.

Manufactured In:

Austria