Viking is recalling about 750 of its 42-inch and 48-inch built-in side-by-side refrigerator freezers because electrical connectors in the wiring harness can overheat. This defect has already led to 27 reports of electrical shorts and four fires, although no injuries have been reported. These high-end units were sold in various colors, stainless steel, and custom finishes between November 2012 and May 2013. Consumers should immediately stop using these refrigerators and contact Viking for a free in-home repair.
The refrigerator's internal wiring harness contains electrical connectors that can overheat and short circuit. This failure creates a direct fire hazard within the appliance, which has already resulted in four reported fires.
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled refrigerator freezers and contact Viking to schedule a free, in-home repair.
42 and 48 inch Viking built in side by side refrigerator freezers with in door dispensers
42 and 48 inch Viking built in side by side refrigerator freezers with in door dispensers
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response