Dometic Refrigerator Door Latch / Handle - Black - Fits CoolMatic CRX-1080U/F & CR-1080U/F - Part# 4450010427

Genuine OEM Dometic 4450010427 spring-loaded refrigerator door latch and handle assembly in black, 18-1/2" full-height latch bar for CoolMatic CRX-1080U/F and CR-1080U/F. Ships with actuator rod, foam sleeves, and mounting hardware.
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Dometic 4450010427 is the genuine OEM refrigerator door latch / handle assembly in black for Dometic CoolMatic compressor refrigerators, listed by Dometic for CRX-1080U/F and CR-1080U/F applications. It is the full-height, spring-loaded latch bar that runs down the face of the door: pull the handle, the internal spring mechanism releases the actuator rod, and the door pops free. Released, the spring pulls the rod back into the catch so the door stays shut over rough roads and in a seaway instead of swinging open in transit.

This is the part you want when the handle has cracked at the pivot, the latch no longer catches, the door rattles or drifts open while driving, or the spring has lost its return. It is a door latch and handle assembly, not a door lock cylinder, not a hinge, and not a gasket. Confirm your refrigerator's model and PNC/product number on the data label before ordering, since Dometic uses different latch assemblies across the CRX and CR families.

Features & Specifications

• OEM Dometic service part: refrigerator door latch / handle assembly.
• Part number: 4450010427.
• Color: black.
• Material: molded plastic handle body with steel actuator rod.
• Action: spring-loaded latch that self-returns to the closed position.
• Nominal size: 18-1/2" long x 2-3/4" wide (full-height door latch bar).
• Application: Dometic CoolMatic CRX-1080U/F and CR-1080U/F refrigerators.
• Package quantity: one latch/handle assembly with actuator rod, foam sleeves, and mounting hardware as pictured.

Why Choose This Dometic Door Latch?

A CoolMatic door that will not stay closed is not a cosmetic problem. Every mile the door drifts open, the compressor fights ambient heat, the box loses temperature, and the gasket takes a set it will not recover from. Replacing the latch is a far cheaper repair than chasing a "not cooling" complaint that turns out to be a door that was never sealing.

The trade-off is fitment precision. The 1080-size latch bar is dimensionally specific, and Dometic sells shorter grip-style handles for other CRX sizes. Match the part number, the door height, and the position of the catch before ordering rather than buying on appearance.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Dometic
• SKU / manufacturer part number: 4450010427
• Component type: refrigerator door latch and handle assembly
• Series: Dometic CoolMatic CRX / CR compressor refrigerators
• Listed applications: CRX-1080U/F, CR-1080U/F
• Color / finish: black
• Nominal dimensions: 18-1/2" x 2-3/4"
• Condition: new, genuine OEM Dometic service part

What's Included

• One Dometic 4450010427 door latch / handle assembly in black.
• Latch actuator rod with foam sleeves.
• Mounting screw and spacer bushing, as shown in the product photos.
• No door panel, gasket, hinge, lock cylinder, or refrigerator is included.
• Warranty coverage follows the applicable Dometic and Elkhart RV Parts return policy for this part and order.

Compatible Models & Alternatives

Dometic lists 4450010427 for CoolMatic CRX-1080U/F and CR-1080U/F refrigerators. Owners also search for it as a CRX 1080 door handle, CRX1080 latch, CoolMatic fridge door handle, or Dometic Waeco door catch. Smaller CRX cabinets, including CRX-1050, CRX-1065, and CRX-1110, generally use a different, shorter grip-style handle, so verify the part number on your data label or Dometic spare-parts list rather than assuming the 1080 latch fits.

If the latch turns out not to be the fault, browse the rest of our Dometic RV and marine parts, or compare complete units in RV refrigerators. For a keyed lock rather than the pull latch, see the Dometic refrigerator door lock assembly 295188011. For worn hinges and bushings alongside the latch, see the Dometic door hardware kit 4453000642.

Frequently Asked Questions

What refrigerators does Dometic 4450010427 fit?

Dometic lists this latch/handle for CoolMatic CRX-1080U/F and CR-1080U/F refrigerators. Always confirm against the model and PNC/product number on your refrigerator's data label, which is usually inside the cabinet or on the rear service panel.

Is this the door lock or the door handle?

It is the door latch and handle assembly, the spring-loaded pull that holds the door closed. It is not a keyed lock cylinder. If you need locking hardware, look at part 295188011 instead.

Will this fit a CRX-1050, CRX-1065, or CRX-1110?

Usually not. Those cabinets typically call for a different, shorter grip-style handle. 4450010427 is the 18-1/2" full-height latch bar sized for the 1080 door.

Does it come with mounting hardware?

Yes. The assembly ships with the actuator rod, foam sleeves, and a mounting screw with spacer bushing, as pictured.

My Dometic fridge is not cooling. Will a new latch fix it?

Only if the door was not sealing. A door that hangs open lets warm air in and can look like a cooling failure. If the door already latches and seals, check the gasket, thermistor, fan, and 12V supply before replacing the latch.

Is this a genuine Dometic part?

Yes. 4450010427 is the genuine Dometic OEM service part number, not an aftermarket copy.

Why Buy from Elkhart RV Parts?

Elkhart RV Parts is based in Elkhart, Indiana, the center of the North American RV industry, and we stock and source hard-to-identify OEM service parts like Dometic CoolMatic door hardware. The photos on this page are of the actual part we ship, so you can compare the latch body, rod, and hardware against what came off your refrigerator before you order.