Electrolux and Frigidaire Refrigerator Recall Issued for Safety

Electrolux and Frigidaire have issued a joint refrigerator recall due to a potential safety hazard.

The recall affects certain models of their refrigerators, which may have a faulty ice maker that can cause the appliance to overheat.

Consumers are advised to check their refrigerator's model number to see if it's affected by the recall.

The recall is a precautionary measure to prevent any potential fires or injuries.

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The Electrolux refrigerator recall involves 13 models of Frigidaire refrigerators and one Electrolux model refrigerator. The recall was issued due to a choking hazard posed by the ice level detector arm in the ice maker.

Approximately 367,500 refrigerators sold in the U.S. and 7,180 sold in Canada are included in this recall. They were sold at Lowe's, Home Depot, and appliance stores nationwide and online at Frigidaire.com between April 2020 through March 2022 for $1,200 to $4,300.

Consumers have made 185 reports to Electrolux about their ice level detectors breaking, including one report of gum lacerations. The ice level detector arm can break into pieces and fall into the ice bucket, posing a choking hazard.

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The affected models include the Electrolux-branded ERMC2295AS French-door refrigerator, as well as 13 Frigidaire models with specific serial number ranges. Consumers can check if their refrigerator is included in the recall by looking for the brand name, model, and serial number printed on a label located on the right panel in the interior of the refrigerator compartment.

To check your refrigerator, you can also go to the Electrolux and Frigidaire ice maker recall page (icemakerrecall.com) and select Click here to see if the voluntary recall has impacted your ice maker. When you enter your refrigerator model number and serial number, you will be notified if you have a recalled ice maker.

Here are the affected models and their serial number ranges:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ice makers, empty the ice bucket, and contact Electrolux to schedule a technician to replace the ice maker with one that has a polypropylene ice level detector, free of charge.

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The Electrolux refrigerator recall is a serious issue that affects many consumers. The recall was announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 2, 2022.

About 367,500 units sold in the U.S. and 7,180 units sold in Canada are affected by the recall. These units were sold nationwide at Home Depot, Lowe’s, and other appliance retailers, as well as online at Frigidaire.com, from April 2020 through March 2022 for $1,200 to $4,300.

The recall is due to a choking hazard posed by the ice level detector arm in the ice maker. The arm can break into pieces and fall into the ice bucket, creating a hazard.

The company recommends fully replacing the unit, which is a good idea considering the severity of the hazard. You can find the brand name, model, and serial number for each unit printed on a label located on the right panel in the interior of the refrigerator compartment.

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Here are the affected models:

To take action, consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Frigidaire and Electrolux refrigerator ice makers. Empty the ice bucket and contact Electrolux to schedule a technician to replace the ice maker with one that has a polypropylene ice level detector, free of charge.