A major safety recall affecting nearly one million Frigidaire-branded minifridges has been dramatically expanded following multiple reports of the appliances catching fire. The distributor, Curtis International, has now recalled approximately 964,000 units sold across the United States.
Expanded Recall Details and Fire Incidents
On Thursday, 15 January 2026, Canada-based Curtis International announced it was adding another 330,000 minifridges to an existing recall. This new batch involves the model EFMIS121, which was sold exclusively at Target stores and online for around $30. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), these fridges have faulty electrical components that can short circuit, igniting the plastic casing and posing a serious fire and burn risk.
The CPSC has linked six reports of fires causing property damage specifically to this newly recalled model. This expansion follows a previous recall in 2025 of roughly 634,000 Frigidaire minifridges with model numbers EFMIS129, EFMIS137, EFMIS149, and EFMIS175. Those units, sold by retailers including Walmart and Amazon for $36-$40, were connected to 26 incidents of overheating, melting, or fire, and two reports of smoke inhalation injuries.
What Owners Must Do Now
Consumers who own any of the recalled minifridges are being urged to stop using them immediately. To obtain a refund, eligible owners must visit the Curtis International website for instructions. The required steps are specific: you must unplug the fridge, cut its power cord, write the word “recall” in permanent marker on the front door, and submit photos to the company.
The recalled appliances were manufactured between January 2020 and December 2023. It is important to note that while Curtis International holds licences to make and distribute some Frigidaire products, the broader Frigidaire brand is owned by the Swedish multinational Electrolux Group. The Associated Press contacted both Target and Curtis International for further comment on the recall announcement.
