Curtis International Expands Recall of Frigidaire-brand Minifridges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Key facts
- Agency
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
- Recall number
- 26199
- Recall date
- Jan 15, 2026
- Units
- About 330,000, Curtis International previously recalled 634,000 minifridges in July 2024
- Remedy
- Refund
- Firm
- Curtis International
- Made in
- China
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.
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.
Hazard
The minifridges' internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite the surrounding plastic housing, posing fire and burn hazards.
How to identify the recalled product
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
About this recall
CPSC announced this recall on Jan 15, 2026. It covers About 330,000, Curtis International previously recalled 634,000 minifridges in July 2024 units. The remedy type is refund: the firm will give your money back, usually after you return or destroy the product. Reported incidents: Curtis International has received at least six reports of the model EFMIS121 minifridges catching fire, with property damages. Curtis International has 2 recalls in our records.
Where it was sold
Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from January 2020 through October 2023 for around $30.
Companies and identifiers
- Importer
- Curtis International Ltd., of Canada
- Manufacturer
- ShangYu North Electron Manufacture Co. Ltd., of China
Source and freshness
- Source
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Recalls API
- Official notice
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Curtis-International-Expands-Recall-of-Frigidaire-brand-…
- Last published by CPSC
- Jan 16, 2026
- Imported by RecallRadar
- Nov 4, 2026
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