Curtis International Frigidaire-brand Minifridges recall: Fire and Burn Hazards
Curtis International Expands Recall of Frigidaire-brand Minifridges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Why was Curtis International Frigidaire-brand Minifridges recalled?
The minifridges' internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite the surrounding plastic housing, posing fire and burn hazards.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled minifridges and follow the instructions to register for a refund at www.recallrtr.com/minifridge. Consumers should unplug and cut the power cord and write "Recall" using a permanent marker on the front door of the unit. Consumers should dispose of the recalled minifridges in accordance with local and state regulations. Contact: Curtis International Ltd. toll-free at 888-727-0198 from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at [email protected], or online at www.recallrtr.com/minifridge for more information.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Frigidaire-brand Minifridges, model EFMIS121, with limited serial numbers
- Company
- ShangYu North Electron Manufacture Co. Ltd., of China, Curtis International Ltd., of Canada
- Quantity
- About 330,000, Curtis International previously recalled 634,000 minifridges in July 2024
- Sold at
- Sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from January 2020 through October 2023 for around $30.
- Recall date
- January 15, 2026
- Incidents / injuries
- Curtis International has received at least six reports of the model EFMIS121 minifridges catching fire, with property damages.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall expansion involves Curtis International 6-can minifridge model EFMIS121. This is in addition to certain minifridges with model numbers EFMIS129, EFMIS137, EFMIS149 and EFMIS175 that were previously recalled. "Frigidaire" is printed on the front of the units. The model and serial numbers are on a label on the back of the minifridge. This recall includes only the serial numbers identified below. The minifridges were sold in red at Target stores. Model Number Serial Number EFMIS121 Between A2001 and A2310