# 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: appears in its own passage below)_
- **Recall:** Curtis International Expands Recall of Frigidaire-brand Minifridges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards _(verified: appears in its own passage below)_
- **Product:** Frigidaire-brand Minifridges, model EFMIS121, with limited serial numbers. _(verified: appears in its own passage below)_
- **Recall date:** January 15, 2026 _(verified: appears in its own passage below)_
- **Hazard:** The minifridges’ internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite the surrounding plastic housing, posing fire and burn hazards. _(verified: appears in its own passage below)_
- **Remedy type:** Refund _(verified: appears in its own passage below)_
- **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: appears in its own passage below)_
- **Units affected:** About 330,000, Curtis International previously recalled 634,000 minifridges in July 2024. _(verified: appears in its own passage below)_
- **Incidents and injuries:** Curtis International has received at least six reports of the model EFMIS121 minifridges catching fire, with property damages. _(verified: appears in its own passage below)_
- **Recalling firm:** ShangYu North Electron Manufacture Co. Ltd., of China _(verified: appears in its own passage below)_
- **Manufactured in:** China _(verified: appears in its own passage below)_
- **Sold at:** Exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from January 2020 through October 2023 for around $30. _(verified: appears in its own passage below)_

## 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.

## Where each value comes from

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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.

## Source

- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Curtis-International-Expands-Recall-of-Frigidaire-brand-Minifridges-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards
- https://www.saferproducts.gov/RestWebServices/Recall?RecallDateStart=2026-01-01&format=json

Last verified: 2026-09-01. Review by: 2026-10-01.
Part of [Current CPSC consumer product recalls, with hazard and remedy](https://referencesource.org/cpsc-consumer-product-recalls-current/).