Curtis International Expands Recall of Frigidaire-brand Minifridges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall date: Jan. 15, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from CPSC's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 6, 2026.
- What's recalled
This recall expansion involves Curtis International 6-can minifridge model EFMIS121. This is in addition to certain minifridges with model numbers EFMIS129, EFMIS137, EFMIS149 and EFMIS175 that were previously recalled. "Frigidaire" is printed on the front of the units. The model and serial numbers are on a label on the back of the minifridge. This recall includes only the serial numbers identified below. The minifridges were sold in red at Target stores. Model Number Serial Number EFMIS121 Between A2001 and A2310
- The risk
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 six reports of the model EFMIS121 minifridges catching fire, with property damages.
- Who's affected
Units: About 330,000, Curtis International previously recalled 634,000 minifridges in July 2024, according to CPSC. Sold at: Sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from January 2020 through October 2023 for around $30.
- Compared with
Curtis International has 1 CPSC recall in 2026 so far, compared with 1 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from CPSC's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
1 earlier CPSC recall by Curtis International since Nov. 1, 2016:
- July 24, 2025 Curtis International Recalls Frigidaire-brand Minifridges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; More Than $700,000 Reported in Property Damage (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from CPSC's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled minifridges and follow the instructions to register for 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.
CPSC's notice, word for word
Contact, as CPSC's notice gives it: Curtis International Ltd. toll-free at 888-727-0198 from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at recall@curtiscs.com, or online at www.recallrtr.com/minifridge for more information.
- Check it yourself
The record as CPSC published it
| CPSC recall number | 26199 |
|---|---|
| Recall date | Jan. 15, 2026 |
| Company | Curtis International |
| Products | Frigidaire-brand Minifridges, model EFMIS121, with limited serial numbers |
| Remedy offered | Refund |
| Importer | Curtis International Ltd., of Canada |
| Manufactured in | China |
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall records (public domain). CPSC's notice