GE Appliances Recalls French-Door Refrigerators Due to Fall Hazard (2022)
Recall Overview
On April 14, 2022, GE Appliances recalled approximately 155,000 French door refrigerators. The firm received 71 reports of handles detaching, resulting in 37 injuries including three serious fall injuries.
The refrigerators were sold at Home Depot, Lowe’s, Best Buy and other stores from February 2020 through January 2022 for between $1,900 and $2,500. Consumers were advised to contact GE at 888-345-4671.
Recall Details
| CPSC Recall Number | 22-117 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2022 |
| Hazard | The freezer handle can detach when a consumer tries to open the freezer drawer, posing a fall hazard. |
| Units Affected | About 155,000 |
| Remedy | Consumers should contact GE Appliances for a free in-home service call to replace the freezer handle mounting fasteners. |
Official CPSC Source
For complete recall details, visit the official U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission page: View on CPSC.gov
If your appliance is affected: Stop using it if instructed by the recall notice and follow the official remedy guidance. Contact Katy Appliance Repair if you need professional assistance with your recalled appliance.