CPSC recall,
Frigidaire-Brand Minifridges
Frigidaire-brand minifridges can short circuit and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards.
Summary by Recall Canary from the CPSC notice
What happened
Curtis International Ltd., of Canada, is expanding its recall of Frigidaire-brand minifridges, model EFMIS121, with limited serial numbers, due to fire and burn hazards. The minifridges' internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite the surrounding plastic housing.
Curtis International has received at least six reports of the model EFMIS121 minifridges catching fire, with property damages. The CPSC announced the expansion on January 15, 2026. This expansion involves about 330,000 units and is in addition to 634,000 minifridges previously recalled in July 2024, which included certain models EFMIS129, EFMIS137, EFMIS149, and EFMIS175.
The recalled minifridges were sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from January 2020 through October 2023 for around $30. The product is a Curtis International 6-can minifridge with "Frigidaire" printed on the front. The model and serial numbers are on a label on the back of the minifridge. This recall includes only the model EFMIS121 with serial numbers between A2001 and A2310. The minifridges were made in China.
Consumers should unplug and cut the power cord and write "Recall" using a permanent marker on the front door of the unit, then dispose of the recalled minifridges in accordance with local and state regulations. The remedy offered is a refund.
What to do
If yours is listed below:
- Immediately stop using the recalled minifridges and follow the instructions to register for a refund at www.recallrtr.com/minifridge.
- Unplug and cut the power cord and write "Recall" using a permanent marker on the front door of the unit.
- Dispose of the recalled minifridges in accordance with local and state regulations.
Full text from CPSC
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.
Is yours affected?
Match the list below, then check the codes the CPSC notice also names.
This recall includes only the serial numbers identified below.
- Model number
- EFMIS121
- Serial number
- Between A2001 and A2310
Product description from CPSC
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
Recall details
- Announced
- Status
- Open
- Weekly archive
- Listed the week of Jan 12, 2026
- Sold in
Sold at Target stores nationwide.
Online at Target.com.
From Jan 2020 to Oct 2023.
Price: around $30.
- Recalled by
- ShangYu North Electron Manufacture Co. Ltd.China
- Hazard
- Fire hazard
- Risk
CPSC does not rate recalls
- Recall number
- 26-199
- Units affected
- About 330,000, Curtis International previously recalled 634,000 minifridges in July 2024
- Reported incidents
- Curtis International has received at least six reports of the model EFMIS121 minifridges catching fire, with property damages.
- 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.
- Made in
- China
- Imported by
- Curtis International Ltd., of Canada
All recalls from ShangYu North Electron Manufacture Co. Ltd.
Timeline
Announced by CPSC
Added to Recall Canary
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