The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·26199·Announced 2026-01-15

Frigidaire Minifridges Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards

Curtis International is recalling about 330,000 Frigidaire model EFMIS121 minifridges because internal electrical components can short circuit and cause fires. At least six incidents with property damage have been reported.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This recall qualifies as Severe because Curtis International has reported at least six incidents of the recalled minifridges catching fire with documented property damage, meeting the rubric criterion for significant injury/property-damage reports.

Plain-English summary

Curtis International Ltd. is recalling approximately 330,000 Frigidaire-brand minifridges, model EFMIS121, with serial numbers between A2001 and A2310. These 6-can capacity units were sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide and on Target.com from January 2020 through October 2023 for approximately $30 each. This is an expansion of a previous recall in July 2024 that covered 634,000 units of different model numbers.

The minifridges pose a fire and burn hazard. The internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite the surrounding plastic housing, potentially causing fires. Curtis International has received at least six reports of model EFMIS121 minifridges catching fire, resulting in property damage.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled minifridges. Owners should unplug the unit and cut the power cord, then mark 'Recall' using a permanent marker on the front door. Consumers should dispose of the minifridges in accordance with local and state regulations and register for a refund at www.recallrtr.com/minifridge.

For more information, consumers can contact Curtis International Ltd. toll-free at 888-727-0198 (8 a.m. to 12 a.m. ET, Monday through Friday), email [email protected], or visit www.recallrtr.com/minifridge.

The recalled product

Product
Frigidaire-brand Minifridges, model EFMIS121, with limited serial numbers
Manufacturer
ShangYu North Electron Manufacture Co. Ltd., of China
Category
Consumer Product — Home Appliance
Hazard
  • fire
  • burn-injury
  • electrical-short
Affected units
330,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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