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Curtis International is recalling Frigidaire-brand minifridges because their internal electrical components can short circuit, potentially igniting the plastic housing. This poses serious fire and burn risks to consumers. At least 26 incidents involving smoking, sparking, or catching fire have been reported, along with two smoke inhalation injuries. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1548-frigidaire-minifridge-recall-fire-and-burn-hazard.
“Frigidaire Minifridge Recall: Fire and Burn Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1548-frigidaire-minifridge-recall-fire-and-burn-hazard. Based on CPSC recall #10352 (https://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).
Curtis International recalled Frigidaire-brand minifridges due to fire and burn hazards, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on July 24, 2025. Owners should stop using the units immediately and follow instructions at www.recallrtr.com/minifridge for a refund.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Frigidaire
Product: Minifridges
Model numbers: EFMIS129, EFMIS137, EFMIS149, EFMIS175
Serial numbers (EFMIS129): Between A2001 to A2308 (excluding models "EFMIS129-B" or "EFMIS129-C")
Serial numbers (EFMIS137): Between A2001 to A2312
Serial numbers (EFMIS149): Between A2001 to A2308
Serial numbers (EFMIS175): Between A2001 to A2310
Sizes: 6- and 9-Can
Sold at: Walmart, other stores nationwide, Walmart.com, and Amazon.com
Sale dates: January 2020 through December 2023
Price: Between $36 and $40
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled minifridges and follow the instructions to receive 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.
The hazard
The minifridges' internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite the surrounding plastic housing, posing fire and burn hazards. 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 consumers reported smoke inhalation injuries.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show ShangYu North Electron Manufacture Co. Ltd., of China has 1 other recall on record since 2026-01-15. Other recent recalls of similar products include Cooluli 10L/15L Minifridges Recall: Fire and Burn Hazards (2026-08-13), Galanz Retro Refrigerators Recall: Fire and Burn Hazard Risk (2026-07-30), and Designs Direct Cupcakes and Cashmere Three-Light Lamps Recall: Fire and Burn Risk (2026-10-01).
How to tell if you have this one
Check the label on the back of the unit for the model number and serial number. Affected models are EFMIS129 (serial A2001-A2308, excluding B/C variants), EFMIS137 (A2001-A2312), EFMIS149 (A2001-A2308), and EFMIS175 (A2001-A2310). The brand name "Frigidaire" is printed on the front.
Brand
Frigidaire
Product
Frigidaire-brand Minifridges, models EFMIS129, EFMIS137, EFMIS149 and EFMIS175, limited to the listed serial numbers
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop using immediately
Unplug the minifridge and cut the power cord to prevent further electrical hazards.
Mark the unit
Write "Recall" on the front door of the unit using a permanent marker.
Request a refund
Follow instructions at www.recallrtr.com/minifridge to receive a full refund.
Dispose of the unit
Discard the minifridge in accordance with local and state regulations.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled minifridges and follow the instructions to receive 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.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “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.”
Subject: Recall 10352 — Frigidaire Minifridge Recall: Fire and Burn Hazard
Hello,
I own a Frigidaire Minifridge Recall: Fire and Burn Hazard that is covered by recall 10352 from Frigidaire.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled minifridges and follow the instructions to receive 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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