Curtis International Recalls Frigidaire-brand Minifridges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; More Than $700,000…
CPSC · July 24, 2025
- Curtis International Recalls Frigidaire-brand Minifridges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; More Than $700,000 Reported in Property… — CPSC recall announced .
- Hazard: The minifridges' internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite the surrounding plastic housing, posing fire and burn hazards..
- Units affected: About 634,000.
- Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled minifridges and follow the instructions to receive a refund at….
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- CPSC
- Posted
- Status
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled…
- Recalling firm
- ShangYu North Electron Manufacture Co. Ltd., of China
- Source ID
- 25395
Description
This recall involves Curtis International minifridges. "Frigidaire" is printed on the front of the units. The model and serial numbers are on a label on the back of the minifridge. The model numbers of the affected units are: EFMIS129, EFMIS137, EFMIS149 and EFMIS175. The minifridges were sold in 6- and 9-Can sizes. Recalled minifridges include only the serial numbers identified below. The minifridges were sold in a variety of colors, including black, blue, green, white, yellow, red, pink and silver. Model Number Serial Number EFMIS129 Between A2001 to A2308 - if model number is "EFMIS129-B" or EFMIS129-C", it is not included in this recall. EFMIS137 Between A2001 to A2312 EFMIS149 Between A2001 to A2308 EFMIS175 Between A2001 to A2310
- Products
- Frigidaire-brand Minifridges, models EFMIS129, EFMIS137, EFMIS149 and EFMIS175, limited to the listed serial numbers
- Sold at
- Walmart and other stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com and Amazon.com from January 2020 through December 2023 for between $36 and $40.
- Manufactured by
- ShangYu North Electron Manufacture Co. Ltd., of China
- Incidents
- Curtis International has received at least 26 reports of the minifridges smoking, sparking, burning, melting, overheating and catching fire, with property damages totaling more than $700,000. Two…
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