Galanz retro refrigerators recalled after 34 fires and one reported death

Plain-English summary

Galanz Americas has recalled Galanz retro-style refrigerators made by Zhongshan Galanz. About 121,680 units are affected. They were sold at Home Depot stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from January 2019 to September 2022 for between $330 and $520.

The refrigerators were sold in black, blue, red and white and measure about 58 inches high, 24 inches deep and 21 inches wide. The 7.6 cu. ft. units have a left- or right-hand opening door, three adjustable glass shelves and one drawer, with a separate top freezer door marked "Galanz". Only units with date codes from December 2018 through December 2020 and model number BCD-215V-62H, GLR76TRDER, GLR76TBKER, GLR76TBEER or GLR76TWEER are included. The model number and date code, in YYYYMM format, are printed on a white label at the upper left of the unit's back panel.

The refrigerators' internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite. CPSC is aware of 34 reports of fire involving the refrigerators, one of which resulted in a fatality according to the local fire department report.

Unplug and stop using the refrigerator immediately until it has been repaired, and contact Galanz to schedule a free in-home repair by a qualified technician.

The recalled product

Product

Galanz Retro Refrigerators

Manufacturer

Zhongshan Galanz, of China

Category

Consumer Product — Refrigerators

Hazard

• fire
• burn
• electrical-short-circuit
• fatality-reported

Affected units

121,680

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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