Frigidaire Minifridge Recall Grows to Nearly 964,000 Units After Multiple Fire Reports

Jan 15•2 min read

This photo provided by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows Frigidaire-brand Minifridges, model EFMIS121. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission via AP)

The recall of Frigidaire-branded minifridges in the U.S. has been expanded to about 964,000 units after multiple fire reports. Curtis International added 330,000 EFMIS121 models to a previous recall covering roughly 634,000 refrigerators, citing electrical shorts that can ignite the plastic housing. Six fires have been linked to the newly recalled model and regulators previously logged dozens of overheating or ignition incidents, including two smoke inhalation injuries. Owners are urged to stop using affected units and follow Curtis International’s refund instructions.

An appliance distributor has expanded a recall of Frigidaire-branded minifridges in the United States to about 964,000 units after receiving multiple reports of fires.

What Happened

Canada-based Curtis International announced an additional recall of 330,000 EFMIS121 minifridges on Thursday, adding to a prior recall of roughly 634,000 units. In a notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), regulators say electrical components in the affected models can short circuit and ignite the plastic housing, posing a fire and burn risk to users.

Which Models Are Affected

New recall: EFMIS121 — about 330,000 units sold exclusively at Target (in-store and online) for about $30.
Earlier recall: EFMIS129, EFMIS137, EFMIS149, EFMIS175 — about 634,000 units sold through retailers including Walmart and Amazon for roughly $36–$40.
Manufacture dates: Affected units were made between January 2020 and December 2023.

Incidents And Risk

The CPSC reports six fires tied to the newly recalled EFMIS121 units that caused property damage. Regulators also recorded 26 earlier incidents involving overheating, melting or ignition related to the previously recalled models, including two cases of smoke inhalation injuries.

What Owners Should Do

Stop using the recalled minifridge immediately.
Visit Curtis International's website to learn how to request a refund and follow the company’s refund instructions.
As instructed by the recall notice, eligible consumers should cut the product's power cord, write recall on the front door with a permanent marker, and submit photos to the company to confirm the remedy.

Who’s Responsible

Curtis International holds licenses to manufacture and distribute a variety of consumer electronics and appliances, including some products bearing the Frigidaire name. The wider Frigidaire brand is owned by the Electrolux Group, a Swedish company.