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Find out the pros and cons of owning a GE GFE28GELDS 27.8' Black French Door Refrigerator from real user reviews on Consumer Reports.

GE Appliances is recalling more than 150,000 stainless steel, French Door refrigerators with bottom freezers due to a fall risk.

We also let GE know about the case. GE Appliances didn’t respond to questions about how many complaints it has received about missing hinges for this model refrigerator or any others.

GE Appliances is recalling six models of refrigerators because the freezer drawer handle might detach and pose a fall risk.

Find out more about the GE GSS25IMNES 25.1' Slate Side by Side Refrigerator from Consumer Reports.