Curtis International Expands Recall of Frigidaire-brand Minifridges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recall number

26199

Title

Curtis International Expands Recall of Frigidaire-brand Minifridges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recall date

2026-01-15T00:00:00

Manufacturers

[{"CompanyID":"","Name":"ShangYu North Electron Manufacture Co. Ltd., of China"}]

Made in

[{"Country":"China"}]

Importers

[{"CompanyID":"","Name":"Curtis International Ltd., of Canada"}]

Distributors

[]

Sold at

[{"CompanyID":"","Name":"Sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from January 2020 through October 2023 for around $30."}]

Products

[{"CategoryID":"","Description":"","Model":"","Name":"Frigidaire-brand Minifridges, model EFMIS121, with limited serial numbers","NumberOfUnits":"About 330,000, Curtis International previously recalled 634,000 minifridges in July 2024","Type":""}]

UPCs

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Hazards

[{"HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":"","Name":"The minifridges' internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite the surrounding plastic housing, posing fire and burn hazards."}]

Remedies

[{"Name":"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."}]

Injuries reported

[{"Name":"Curtis International has received at least six reports of the model EFMIS121 minifridges catching fire, with property damages."}]

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

Notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Curtis-International-Expands-Recall-of-Frigidaire-brand-Minifridges-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards

Last published

2026-01-16T00:00:00

Cite as

CPSC Consumer Product Recalls (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission), pages.json, sha256 1b022dde64a0, published 2026-09-24

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