Curtis International Expands Recall of Frigidaire-brand Minifridges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
- Date
- Jan 15, 2026
- Company
- ShangYu North Electron Manufacture Co. Ltd., of China
- Product
- Frigidaire-brand Minifridges, model EFMIS121, with limited serial numbers
- Reason
- The minifridges' internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite the surrounding plastic housing, posing fire and burn hazards.
- Hazard
- Fire / burn
- Units
- About 330,000, Curtis International previously recalled 634,000 minifridges in July 2024
- Remedy
- 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.
- Source
- CPSC
Stores named in the notice
- Target: “…-brand Minifridges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards Sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from January 2020 through October…”
How to identify the product
- 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
- Sold at: 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 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.
Facts are taken from the official notice. If anything here differs from it, the official notice is correct.