Frigidaire-brand Minifridges recalled due to Safety Issues, United States

United States

Update January 15th, 2026:
Curtis International has expanded the recall to include Frigidaire-brand minifridges, model EFMIS121, with serial numbers between A2001 and A2310. Approximately 330,000 additional units are affected. These 6-can minifridges were sold exclusively at Target stores and Target.com from January 2020 through October 2023.

The expansion follows at least six reports of fires involving this model, with resulting property damage. Consumers are advised to stop using the product immediately and follow the refund and disposal instructions provided by Curtis International.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)


August 4th, 2025:
Curtis International has announced a recall of Frigidaire-brand minifridges due to potential fire and burn hazards. The recall affects units sold nationwide in the United States at Walmart and online at Walmart and Amazon from January 2020 through December 2023. Approximately 634,000 units are affected.

AFFECTED PRODUCT:
- Curtis International minifridges
- These minifridges were available in 6- and 9-can sizes and various colors (including black, blue, green, white, yellow, red, pink, and silver).
- “Frigidaire” is printed on the front of the units.
- The model and serial numbers are on a label on the back of the minifridge.
- Recalled minifridges include only the serial numbers identified as:

MODEL: EFMIS137 /Between A2001 to A2312
MODEL: EFMIS149 / Between A2001 to A2308
MODEL: EFMIS175 / Between A2001 to A2310
MODEL: EFMIS129 / Between A2001 to A2308 (if the model number is “EFMIS129-B” or EFMIS129-C”, it is not included in this recall).

The issue was identified after 26 reports of the minifridges smoking and catching fire, resulting in over $700,000 in property damage. The recall was initiated on July 24, 2025, and is classified as a Class I recall.

Source: www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Curtis-International-Recalls-Frigidaire-brand-Minifridges-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-More-Than-700-000-Reported-in-Property-Damage