Frigidaire minifridges recalled after at least six caught fire
About 330,000 Curtis International Frigidaire-brand 6-can minifridges, model EFMIS121, are being recalled after at least six reports of fires with property damage.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: Scored 4 under the property-damage reports criterion: at least six of these minifridges are reported to have caught fire, with property damage.
Plain-English summary
Curtis International 6-can minifridge model EFMIS121, sold under the Frigidaire brand, is being recalled. This is a recall expansion, in addition to minifridges with model numbers EFMIS129, EFMIS137, EFMIS149 and EFMIS175 that were previously recalled. "Frigidaire" is printed on the front of the units, and the model and serial numbers are on a label on the back. The recall includes only certain serial numbers.
The minifridges' internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite the surrounding plastic housing, posing fire and burn hazards. Curtis International has received at least six reports of the model EFMIS121 minifridges catching fire, with property damages.
About 330,000 units are affected. The notice states Curtis International previously recalled 634,000 minifridges in July 2024. They were sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from January 2020 through October 2023 for around $30.
Consumers should immediately stop using the minifridges and register for a refund at www.recallrtr.com/minifridge, unplugging and cutting the power cord, writing "Recall" on the front door with permanent marker and disposing of the unit in accordance with local and state regulations.
The recalled product
- Product
- Frigidaire-brand Minifridges, model EFMIS121, with limited serial numbers
- Category
- Consumer Product — Refrigeration
- Affected units
- 330,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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