Some GE model fridges have been recalled in Canada. (Handout)
Some GE model fridges have been recalled in Canada following reviews that not less than three individuals had been critically injured within the U.S. whereas making an attempt to open the freezer part just for the deal with to detach, inflicting the client to fall over.
Well being Canada issued a recall discover Thursday for 3 GE model fridge-freezer fashions on account of potential fall hazard. The recall includes GE Model 36” (91.5 cm)-wide, backside freezer fridge with fingerprint resistant stainless-steel coating.
"In some merchandise, the freezer drawer deal with can detach when the buyer tries to open the freezer drawer, posing a fall hazard to customers," the nationwide well being company stated within the recall discover.
About 2,282 models of the affected product had been bought in Canada and roughly 155,000 models within the U.S. The merchandise had been bought from February 2020 to July 2021, in accordance with Well being Canada.
As of late final month, the corporate had obtained 37 reviews of accidents within the U.S. on account of the affected product, however no such reviews in Canada. At the least three individuals suffered severe accidents from falling whereas making an attempt to open the freezer drawer.
"Customers ought to contact MC Business Inc. for a free inspection and restore. As soon as inspected or repaired, the product can proceed for use, bought or redistributed," the well being company stated.
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