Viking Recalls Built-In Side-by-Side Refrigerator Freezers with In-Door Dispensers Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 14023. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Electrical connectors in the refrigerator freezer wiring harness can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled refrigerator freezers and contact Viking to schedule a free, in-home repair.
CPSC recall 14023 has the recall date 19 Nov 2013. The notice names the firm Viking Range. The recall has about 750 units. The median CPSC recall of 2013 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Refrigerators.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Viking has received 27 reports of electrical shorts and four fires. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 750 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves Viking 42-inch and 48-inch built-in side-by-side refrigerator freezers with in-door water and ice dispensers. The recalled refrigerator freezers come in a variety of colors, stainless steel or a custom finish. They were manufactured between October 2012 and May 2013 and have the model numbers listed below. The first six numbers in the serial number are the manufacture date of the unit in MM/DD/YY format. Both sizes of refrigerator freezers have a serial number/date code range from 101712 through 052913. The model and serial numbers are located inside the refrigerators on a label on the ceiling behind the light housing. Size Model Numbers begin with Color/Finish 42-inch FDSB5421D Custom VCSB5421D Various colors 48-inch FDSB5481D Custom VCSB5481D Various colors |
| Product | Viking built-in side-by-side refrigerator freezers with in-door dispensers, About 750, Refrigerators |
| Sold at | Appliance and specialty stores nationwide from November 2012 through May 2013 for between $5,400 and $6,400. |
| Manufacturer | Viking Range LLC |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 750Median of 2013: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2013
- 290
- Recalls of 2013 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2013 in the category Refrigerators
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Viking Range
- 8
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 16 Feb 2022 | Viking Range Recalls Freestanding Gas Ranges Due to Risk of Gas Leak and Fire Hazard |
| 6 Aug 2015 | Viking Range Expands Dishwasher Recall Due to Fire Hazard |
| 21 May 2015 | Viking Range Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Burn Hazard |
| 25 Jul 2013 | Viking Range Expands Recall of Built-In Refrigerators with Bottom Freezers Due to Injury Hazard; Doors Can Detach |
| 10 Apr 2012 | Viking Range Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard |
| 16 Jun 2009 | Viking Range Corporation Recalls Built-In Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Doors Can Detach |
| 6 Jan 2009 | Viking Range Corp. Recalls Toasters Due to Shock Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 14023The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 14023. https://recallregister.com/product/1548-viking-recalls-built-in-side-by-side-refrigerator-freezers-with-in-doo/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 14023 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Viking has received 27 reports of electrical shorts and four fires. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Appliance and specialty stores nationwide from November 2012 through May 2013 for between $5,400 and $6,400.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 14023?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 14023?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 750