Curtis International is recalling about 634,000 Frigidaire-brand 6-can and 9-can minifridges because their internal electrical components can short circuit and catch fire. The company has received 26 reports of the units smoking, sparking, melting, or catching fire, which resulted in more than $700,000 in property damage. Two people have reported injuries from smoke inhalation. The recalled minifridges were sold in various colors at Walmart, Amazon.com, and other retailers nationwide from January 2020 through December 2023 for between $36 and $40.
The internal electrical parts of the minifridge can short circuit and ignite the surrounding plastic housing. This creates a fire hazard that can lead to burn injuries and significant property damage, as evidenced by 26 reported incidents and two cases of smoke inhalation.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled minifridges and follow the instructions to receive 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.
Models EFMIS129-B and EFMIS129-C are not included in this recall.
Recalled Curtis International Minifridge Model EFMIS129 - serial numbers between A2001 to A2308 – except for model numbers containing "EFMIS129-B" or "EFMIS129-C"
Recalled Curtis International Minifridge Model EFMIS137 - serial numbers between A2001 to A2312
Recalled Curtis International Minifridge Model EFMIS149 - serial numbers between A2001 to A2308
Recalled Curtis International Minifridge Model EFMIS175 - serial numbers between A2001 to A2310
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response