Frigidaire Recalls Minifridges After Fire, Burn Reports
More than 634,000 Frigidaire-brand minifridges have been recalled, according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), due to serious fire and burn hazards.
Why the Frigidaire Mini Fridges Are Being Recalled
The recall was announced on July 24, 2025, after more than two dozen reports of the units overheating, sparking, smoking, melting, and catching fire, resulting in over $700,000 in property damage and two reported smoke inhalation injuries.
The recall involves Frigidaire-brand minifridges in both 6- and 9-can sizes. The minifridges were sold between January 2020 and December 2023 nationwide, including in Indiana and Kentucky. The products were sold in a variety of colors, including black, blue, green, white, yellow, red, pink, and silver.
According to the Fridgidaire website, the products can be used for beverages, skin care, cosmetic storage, and more.
Keep your favorite canned drinks, snacks, skincare, beauty essentials, and more cool and accessible at all times with the Portable Retro Mini Personal Fridge. - Fridgidaire
Where These Mini Fridges Were Sold
The recalled products were manufactured by ShangYu North Electron Manufacture Co., Ltd., of China, and imported by Curtis International Ltd.. The affected models were sold at retailers nationwide, including Walmart stores, as well as online at Walmart.com and on Amazon.
Which Models Are Affected by the Recall
The impacted products include the following models and serial number ranges:
- EFMIS129 Between A2001 to A2308
- EFMIS137 Between A2001 to A2312
- EFMIS149 Between A2001 to A2308
- EFMIS175 Between A2001 to A2310
If the model number is “EFMIS129-B” or EFMIS129-C”, it is not included in this recall.
According to the press release shared by the CPSC, the product can short-circuit, creating a fire risk.
The minifridges’ internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite the surrounding plastic housing, posing fire and burn hazards. -CPSC
What to Do If You Own a Recalled Fridge
If you have one of these products in your home, you are advised to stop using it and unplug it immediately.
How to File for a Refund Online
Once you've unplugged the product, visit RcallRTR.com to complete the process required to receive a refund. To learn more about the recall, visit CPSC.gov.
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