Viking Range LLC of Greenwood, MS has announced the voluntary recall of about 750 Viking-brand side-by-side refrigerator freezers with in-door water and ice dispensers manufactured in the U.S.
Viking reports that electrical connectors in the refrigerator freezer wiring harness can overheat, exposing consumers to a potential fire hazard. The company says that it has received 27 separate reports of electrical shorts associated with the recalled refrigerator freezers, resulting in four fires. However, there have been no reports of injuries.
The recalled refrigerator freezers were sold through appliance and specialty stores nationwide from November 2012 through May 2013 for between $5400 ad $6400.
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