Kenmore Elite-brand TRIO model refrigerators
Class II - ModerateWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 6,800)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Maytag Corp. of Newton, Iowa
- Reason for Recall:
- A screw located inside the refrigeration compartment, on the left side of the refrigerator frame, could pierce through the electrical wire harness insulation and pose an electrical shock hazard.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- A screw located inside the refrigeration compartment, on the left side of the refrigerator frame, could pierce through the electrical wire harness insulation and pose an electrical shock hazard.
- Remedy:
- Sears already has contacted, by telephone or mail, the consumers who may have received an affected model, to set up a free in-home inspection. Defective refrigerators will be replaced at no cost to consumers. Sears is offering a $100 gift card as an incentive to all customers who own one of the Kenmore Trio recalled refrigerators.
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Product Information
Full Description:
The refrigerators have the side-by-side upper doors and a freezer drawer at the bottom of the refrigerator. The recalled refrigerators have the following model numbers and fall within the following serial numbers: Model Numbers Serial Numbers 596.73502 Series 10171025A* to 10171682A* 10226329A* to 10226570A* 10226573A* to 10227109A* 10308648A* to 10308658A* 10388659A* to 10388832A* 596.73503 Series 10077884A* to 10079605A* 10115383A* to 10115591A* 10115768A* to 10115947A* 10116148A* to 10116382A* 10268643A* to 10269808A* 10395629A* to 10306108A* 596.73504 Series 10171688A* to 10171935A* 596.73509 Series 10115233A* to 10115382A* 10077719A* to 10077748A* 10308948A* to 10308995A* * Could be V or X
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 6,800)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 03533
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