Why 367,000 refrigerators are being recalled as choking hazards after a gum laceration
Refrigerators are supposed to freeze and chill — and not cause physical injury. That’s why Electrolux on Thursday recalled about 367,000 refrigerators sold under the Electrolux and Frigidaire brands.
The exact problem, as stated in the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice: “The ice level detector arm in the ice maker can break into pieces and fall into the ice bucket, posing a choking hazard.”
The notice says Electrolux knows of the detector arm breaking in 185 models, “including one report of gum lacerations.”
This covers these models (for the exact serial numbers, check out the recall notice):
▪ Electrolux French Door, model No. ERMC2295AS;
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▪ Frigidaire Professional French Door, model No. PRMC2285AF;
▪ Frigidaire Side by Side, model Nos. FRSS2323AB; FRSS2323AW; FRSS2323AD; FRSS2323AS; FRSS2333AS; FRSS2623AB; FRSS2623AW; FRSS2623AD; FRSS2633AS; and FRSS26L3AF;
▪ Frigidaire Top Freezer, model No. FFHI1835VS.
Electrolux is offering a replacement for the ice level detector. Consumers should empty the ice bucket and get in touch with Electrolux to schedule a free replacement of the ice level detector.
You can contact Electrolux at 833-840-5926, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Eastern time, or by email at IceMakerRecall@electrolux.com.
