Hisense USA has recalled approximately 55,200 stainless steel French door refrigerators with ice makers (model HRF266N6CSE) sold exclusively at Lowe's. The door hinges can break, causing the refrigerator doors to detach and fall when a consumer attempts to open them. There have been 139 reports of doors loosening or detaching, resulting in five reported injuries including lacerations and foot bruises. Consumers should contact Hisense USA for a free in-home repair to replace the hinges and should stop using the refrigerator if the doors do not open or close normally.
The refrigerator's door hinge can fail and break, causing the heavy French doors to detach and fall onto the consumer. This poses a significant impact injury hazard, which has already caused five reported injuries such as foot bruises and cuts.
Consumers should immediately stop using the refrigerator if the recalled refrigerator's doors fail to open or close normally until they are repaired. Consumers should contact Hisense USA to determine if their unit is part of the recall and to schedule a free in-home service appointment to have the refrigerator door hinges replaced.
Dimensions are 36 inches wide and 74 inches high. Label is located on the interior left side above the water dispenser.
Recalled Hisense 26.6 Cu. Ft. French Door Refrigerator (Model# HRF266N6CSE)
Recalled Hisense 26.6 Cu. Ft. French Door Refrigerator (Model# HRF266N6CSE)
Serial Number for Recalled Hisense 26.6 Cu. Ft. French Door Refrigerators
Serial Number Location for Recalled Hisense 26.6 Cu. Ft. French Door Refrigerators
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response