Curtis International Recalls Frigidaire-brand Minifridges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; More Than $700,000 Reported in Property Damage

Hazard

The minifridges' internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite the surrounding plastic housing, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy

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.

Refund

Incidents & injuries

Curtis International has received at least 26 reports of the minifridges smoking, sparking, burning, melting, overheating and catching fire, with property damages totaling more than $700,000. Two consumers reported smoke inhalation injuries.

Product description

This recall involves Curtis International minifridges. "Frigidaire" is printed on the front of the units. The model and serial numbers are on a label on the back of the minifridge. The model numbers of the affected units are: EFMIS129, EFMIS137, EFMIS149 and EFMIS175. The minifridges were sold in 6- and 9-Can sizes. Recalled minifridges include only the serial numbers identified below. The minifridges were sold in a variety of colors, including black, blue, green, white, yellow, red, pink and silver. Model Number Serial Number EFMIS129 Between A2001 to A2308 - if model number is "EFMIS129-B" or EFMIS129-C", it is not included in this recall. EFMIS137 Between A2001 to A2312 EFMIS149 Between A2001 to A2308 EFMIS175 Between A2001 to A2310

Sold on

Walmart and other stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com and Amazon.com from January 2020 through December 2023 for between $36 and $40.

Contact the company

Curtis International Ltd. toll-free at 888-727-0198 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at [email protected], or online at www.recallrtr.com/minifridge.