CPSC Recall in 2013: Viking Range Expands Recall of Built-In Refrigerators with Bottom Freezers Due to Injury Hazard; Doors Can Detach

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2013.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 13-248

Date: July 25, 2013

Product Name: Viking built-in refrigerators with bottom freezers

Recall Description:

The refrigerator door can fall off and injure consumers.

Hazard Description:

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

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 31,000 (Viking refrigerators were previously recalled in 2009)

Incidents:

Viking has received 39 reports of falling refrigerator doors, including 12 reports of injuries involving a fracture, bruises, strains and cuts, and 25 reports of minor property damage. The 39 new reports are in addition to 57 reports in the previous recall of doors detaching, including four reports of injuries involving bruises, broken toes/fingers, and strains.

Sold At:

Appliance and specialty stores nationwide from November 2005 through October 2012 for between $5,100 and $7,700.

Manufactured In:

United States