Frigidaire mini fridge recall sparks serious safety concerns
If you’ve bought a Frigidaire mini fridge in the last few years—especially from Walmart or Amazon—you may want to take a closer look. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a major recall affecting approximately 634,000 units due to serious fire and burn hazards.The recalled fridges were sold nationwide and online between January 2020 and December 2023, priced at around $36 to $40. While a space-saving convenience for dorm rooms and offices, these mini fridges have reportedly caused over $700,000 in property damage, according to the CPSC. At least 26 incidents have been reported, with units sparking, overheating, melting, catching fire, and in some cases causing smoke inhalation injuries. The issue stems from faulty internal electrical components that can short-circuit and ignite the surrounding plastic housing. The recall specifically affects Frigidaire-brand models holding six or nine cans. As for the impacted models, they include:EFMIS129 (A2001 to A2308, EFMIS129-B and EFMIS129-C excluded)EFMIS137 (A2001 to A2312)EFMIS149 (A2001 to A2308)EFMIS175 (A2001 to A2310)To determine if your appliance is part of the recall, locate the model and serial numbers on the label affixed to the back of your unit.If your mini fridge matches any of the above, the CPSC urges you to stop using it immediately. Unplug it, cut the power cord, write “Recall” on the front in permanent marker, and dispose of the fridge per local regulations.Consumers are eligible for a full refund by submitting a claim through their recall website. If you have any questions, Curtis International, the manufacturer, is available at 1-888-727-0198 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.
If you’ve bought a Frigidaire mini fridge in the last few years—especially from Walmart or Amazon—you may want to take a closer look. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a major recall affecting approximately 634,000 units due to serious fire and burn hazards.
The recalled fridges were sold nationwide and online between January 2020 and December 2023, priced at around $36 to $40. While a space-saving convenience for dorm rooms and offices, these mini fridges have reportedly caused over $700,000 in property damage, according to the CPSC. At least 26 incidents have been reported, with units sparking, overheating, melting, catching fire, and in some cases causing smoke inhalation injuries.
The issue stems from faulty internal electrical components that can short-circuit and ignite the surrounding plastic housing. The recall specifically affects Frigidaire-brand models holding six or nine cans. As for the impacted models, they include:
- EFMIS129 (A2001 to A2308, EFMIS129-B and EFMIS129-C excluded)
- EFMIS137 (A2001 to A2312)
- EFMIS149 (A2001 to A2308)
- EFMIS175 (A2001 to A2310)
To determine if your appliance is part of the recall, locate the model and serial numbers on the label affixed to the back of your unit.
If your mini fridge matches any of the above, the CPSC urges you to stop using it immediately. Unplug it, cut the power cord, write “Recall” on the front in permanent marker, and dispose of the fridge per local regulations.
Consumers are eligible for a full refund by submitting a claim through their recall website. If you have any questions, Curtis International, the manufacturer, is available at 1-888-727-0198 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.
