United States
Frigidaire-brand 6-can minifridge model EFMIS121 ("Frigidaire" printed on the front; model and serial on a label on the back), sold in red at Target with serial numbers between A2001 and A2310, is recalled. The internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite the plastic housing, posing fire and burn hazards. Consumers should immediately stop using the minifridge, unplug and cut the power cord, write “Recall” on the front door, register for a refund at www.recallrtr.com/minifridge, and dispose of the unit according to local regulations.
What's being recalled
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
Manufactured in: China.
The hazard
The minifridges' internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite the surrounding plastic housing, posing fire and burn hazards.
Incidents and injuries: Curtis International has received at least six reports of the model EFMIS121 minifridges catching fire, with property damages.
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.
Where it was sold
Sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from January 2020 through October 2023 for around $30.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, collected from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Check the original before you act on it.
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