Reported Jan 15, 2026
Curtis International Expands Recall of Frigidaire-brand Minifridges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
ShangYu North Electron Manufacture Co. Ltd. of China
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should 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.
Firm contact: Curtis International Ltd. toll-free at 888-727-0198 from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at recall@curtiscs.com, or online at www.recallrtr.com/minifridge for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Frigidaire-brand Minifridges, model EFMIS121, with limited serial numbers
- Amount recalled
- About 330,000, Curtis International previously recalled 634,000 minifridges in July 2024
Where it was sold
Sold at Sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from January 2020 through October 2023 for around $30..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The minifridges' internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite the surrounding plastic housing, posing fire and burn hazards.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Curtis International has received at least six reports of the model EFMIS121 minifridges catching fire, with property damages.
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