Nearly 400,000 refrigerators were recalled Thursday due to “choking and laceration hazards.”
electrolux group announced Approximately 383,240 Frigidaire brand refrigerators were recalled because the unit’s ice bucket assembly could break if removed from the ice maker, posing a potential danger to consumers. This is because there were concerns that
A statement from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Administration states: “The recalled refrigerators contain an ice bucket assembly that breaks and allows plastic debris to enter the ice bucket, which is then removed from the ice bucket. may pose a choking or laceration hazard to consumers.” the committee said.
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According to the announcement, Frigidaire brand side-by-side refrigerators with slim ice buckets manufactured from 2015 to 2019 are affected by the recall. Customers were urged to check the manufacturer’s products. Website Find out if your specific appliance is affected by the recall.
According to a statement, Electrolux Group has received 343 reports of plastic debris breaking from ice buckets, including two incidents involving “lacerations and ingestion injuries” caused by plastic debris from ice machines. Ta. (Related: Company recalls 150,000 home appliances due to fire hazard)
Owners of recalled refrigerators are eligible to receive free ice bucket assembly components from Electrolux Group to repair affected equipment, according to the announcement. Customers were instructed to contact Electrolux Group to receive parts and immediately stop using the recalled refrigerators.
The affected refrigerators cost between $1,400 and $2,400, according to the announcement. These were sold at Lowes, Home Depot, Frigidaire’s website, and other US retailers.
