A refrigerator recall should be checked against the appliance’s full model, serial or batch code, and manufacturing information. A campaign may cover only one size, production run, power configuration, or component within a larger refrigerator family.
Find the appliance label before moving the refrigerator
Label placement varies by manufacturer. Check the door frame, interior cabinet, rear label, manual, or purchase record without moving a heavy connected appliance unnecessarily. Photograph the label and copy:
- Brand and full model, including suffixes
- Serial, batch, and manufacturing date codes
- Capacity or series name when the notice uses it
- Voltage or power-supply version if relevant to the notice
- Component name when the action concerns an ice maker, cord, switch, or another part
Search the CPSC record and the maker’s program
Search the CPSC recall database using the exact model, then the brand with refrigerator, minifridge, or freezer. Open the federal notice and use the manufacturer contact or checker linked there. A retailer product page is not a substitute for the recall notice.
Apply serial and batch boundaries exactly
Check whether the notice lists a serial interval, selected batches, manufacture dates, or all units of a named model. Preserve letters, zeros, spaces, and suffixes. If the federal page directs consumers to a manufacturer lookup because the affected range is not fully printed, use that exact program rather than guessing from the model family.
Do not transfer another refrigerator’s remedy
Actions can involve repair, replacement parts, refund, inspection, or other instructions. Use only the action for the matched campaign, and reopen it before arranging service because CPSC says remedy availability may change. Do not assume that unplugging, moving, or repairing the unit is required unless the notice says so.
No matching result does not certify the appliance, installation, or component condition. Repeat the search with the manufacturer and component name, and report an apparent safety problem through SaferProducts.gov. Related routing is available in the appliance recall guide.
Source pages checked: September 1, 2026 — CPSC recalls and product safety warnings.