Curtis International Expands Recall of Frigidaire-brand Minifridges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC recall 26199. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The minifridges' internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite the surrounding plastic housing, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy, in the words of 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.
CPSC recall 26199 has the recall date 15 Jan 2026. The notice names the firm ShangYu North Electron Manufacture. The recall has about 330,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2026 has 4,008 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | Curtis International has received at least six reports of the model EFMIS121 minifridges catching fire, with property damages. |
|---|---|
| Units | 330,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| 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 |
| Product | Frigidaire-brand Minifridges, model EFMIS121, with limited serial numbers, About 330,000, Curtis International previously recalled 634,000 minifridges in July 2024 |
| Sold at | Sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from January 2020 through October 2023 for around $30. |
| Manufacturer | ShangYu North Electron Manufacture Co. Ltd., of China |
| Importer | Curtis International Ltd., of Canada |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 330,000Median of 2026: 4,008
- CPSC recalls of 2026
- 459
- Recalls of 2026 with one of the same hazards
- 35%
- Recalls on the register that name ShangYu North Electron Manufacture
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2025 | Curtis International Recalls Frigidaire-brand Minifridges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; More Than $700,000 Reported in Property Damage |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 26199The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 26199. https://recallregister.com/product/10566-curtis-international-expands-recall-of-frigidaire-brand-minifridges-du/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 26199 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Curtis International has received at least six reports of the model EFMIS121 minifridges catching fire, with property damages.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from January 2020 through October 2023 for around $30.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 26199?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 26199?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 330,000, Curtis International previously recalled 634,000 minifridges in July 2024