Curtis International expands recall of Frigidaire minifridges over fire and burn risk
Electrical parts inside the red Frigidaire 6-can minifridge, model EFMIS121, can short circuit and ignite the plastic housing, causing fire and burn hazards, and at least six fires with property damage were reported.
What to do
Stop using the minifridge right away, then unplug it, cut the power cord and write "Recall" on the front door with a permanent marker. Register for a refund at www.recallrtr.com/minifridge and dispose of the unit following local and state rules.
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Recall details
- 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.
- Injuries
- Curtis International has received at least six reports of the model EFMIS121 minifridges catching fire, with property damages.
- Units
- About 330,000, Curtis International previously recalled 634,000 minifridges in July 2024
- Where sold
- Sold at Sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from January 2020 through October 2023 for around $30.
- Remedy
- Refund
- Notice last updated
- January 16, 2026
- Recall date
- January 15, 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from CPSC.
Curtis International Expands Recall of Frigidaire-brand Minifridges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
- Description
- 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
- Hazard
- The minifridges' internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite the surrounding plastic housing, posing fire and burn hazards.
- 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. Remedy options: Refund.
- Injuries
- Curtis International has received at least six reports of the model EFMIS121 minifridges catching fire, with property damages.
- Number of units
- About 330,000, Curtis International previously recalled 634,000 minifridges in July 2024
- Sold at
- Sold at Sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from January 2020 through October 2023 for around $30.
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