Curtis International Expands Recall of Frigidaire-brand Minifridges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
For Curtis International Expands Recall of Frigidaire-brand Minifridges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards, cpsc recall number is 26-199; product is Frigidaire-brand Minifridges, model EFMIS121, with limited serial numbers; recall date is January 15, 2026; hazard is The minifridges’ internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite the surrounding plastic housing, posing fire and burn hazards; remedy type is Refund, verified against its source on 2026-09-01.
- CPSC recall number
- 26-199 verified
- Recall
- Curtis International Expands Recall of Frigidaire-brand Minifridges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards verified
- Product
- Frigidaire-brand Minifridges, model EFMIS121, with limited serial numbers. verified
- Recall date
- January 15, 2026 verified
- Hazard
- The minifridges’ internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite the surrounding plastic housing, posing fire and burn hazards. verified
- Remedy type
- Refund verified
- What to do
- 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. verified
- Units affected
- About 330,000, Curtis International previously recalled 634,000 minifridges in July 2024. verified
- Incidents and injuries
- Curtis International has received at least six reports of the model EFMIS121 minifridges catching fire, with property damages. verified
- Recalling firm
- ShangYu North Electron Manufacture Co. Ltd., of China verified
- Manufactured in
- China verified
- Sold at
- Exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from January 2020 through October 2023 for around $30. verified
What the source says
Name of Product: Frigidaire-brand Minifridges, model EFMIS121, with limited serial numbers. Hazard: The minifridges’ internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite the surrounding plastic housing, posing fire and burn hazards. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: January 15, 2026 Units: About 330,000, Curtis International previously recalled 634,000 minifridges in July 2024.
— cpsc.gov, retrieved 2026-09-01
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CPSC recall number
Recall number: 26-199
Recall
Curtis International Expands Recall of Frigidaire-brand Minifridges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Product
Name of Product: Frigidaire-brand Minifridges, model EFMIS121, with limited serial numbers.
Recall date
Recall Date: January 15, 2026
Hazard
Hazard: The minifridges’ internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite the surrounding plastic housing, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy type
Remedy: Refund
What to do
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.
Units affected
Units: About 330,000, Curtis International previously recalled 634,000 minifridges in July 2024.
Incidents and injuries
Incidents/Injuries: Curtis International has received at least six reports of the model EFMIS121 minifridges catching fire, with property damages.
Recalling firm
Manufacturer(s): ShangYu North Electron Manufacture Co. Ltd., of China
Manufactured in
Manufactured In: China
Sold at
Sold At: Exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from January 2020 through October 2023 for around $30.
— all from cpsc.gov, retrieved 2026-09-01
Sources
- cpsc.govhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Curtis-International-Expands-Recall-of-Frigidaire-brand-Minifridges-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards
- saferproducts.govhttps://www.saferproducts.gov/RestWebServices/Recall?RecallDateStart=2026-01-01&format=json