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SMEG USA Recalls Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard

Recalled 2024-08-08. Fall hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

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2024-08-08Recall date

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The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.

What was recalled: This recall involves SMEG-branded, retro style refrigerators with freezer, with model numbers starting with FAB38U. The special-order refrigerators measure about 28 inches wide, 30 inches deep and 80 inches high, and were sold in black, cream, pastel blue, pastel green, red and white, with either left-opening or right-opening doors with handles. The refrigerators have three adjustable glass shelves and two drawers. The bottom freezer has a separate door and three drawers. "SMEG" is on the front of the refrigerator, and "Made in Italy", the model, and serial numbers that begin with 2781 are printed on a white label inside of the refrigerator's top door.
The hazard: The refrigerator door can detach and fall off, posing an injury hazard.
Injuries: The firm has received nine reports of the refrigerator door falling off. No injuries have been reported.
The remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled refrigerators and contact SMEG USA to schedule a free repair by a certified service provider. Consumers will be asked to email a photo of both the refrigerator's model number and the serial number to [email protected].

The details

What a recall entitles you to

A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.

Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.

The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.

Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.