U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission – Fast Track Recall

Release Date: August 8, 2024

Release Number: 24-334

Recall Summary

Name of Product: SMEG Refrigerators

Hazard: The refrigerator door can detach and fall off, posing an injury hazard.

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled refrigerators and contact SMEG USA to schedule a free repair by a certified service provider. Consumers will be asked to email a photo of both the refrigerator’s model number and the serial number to [email protected].

Consumer Contact: SMEG USA toll-free at 888-763-4782 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected], or online at  https://www.smeg.com/us/recall or www.smeg.com and click on “Recalls” for more information. 

Recall Details

Units: About 900

Description: This recall involves SMEG-branded, retro style refrigerators with freezer, with model number starting with FAB38U. The special-order refrigerators measure about 28 inches wide, 30 inches deep and 80 inches high and were sold in black, cream, pastel blue, pastel green, red and white with either left-opening or right-opening doors with handles. The refrigerators have three adjustable glass shelves and two drawers. The bottom freezer has a separate door and three drawers. “SMEG” is on the front of the refrigerator and “Made in Italy”, the model and serial numbers that begin with 2781 are printed on a white label inside of the refrigerator’s top door. 

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received nine reports of the refrigerator door falling off. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Independent kitchen and appliance stores nationwide and online at www.williams-sonoma.com, https://www.ajmadison.com/ and www.wayfair.com from September 2020 through January 2024 for about $4,300. 

Importer: SMEG USA Inc., of New York

Manufactured in: Italy

Fast Track Recall

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