GE Appliances is recalling six models of free-standing French door refrigerators sold nationwide because of handles that may detach, posing a fall risk to those trying to pull the freezer doors open.

Some 155,000 refrigerators sold nationwide are being recalled because the freezer handle can come off when pulled, leading to people falling down. More than three dozen injuries have been reported.

The CPSC said the freezer handle can come off when someone tries to open the drawer, posing a fall hazard. There have been 71 reports of the handle detaching with 37 people being hurt, three of whom ...