Highest risk U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Curtis International Expands of Frigidaire-brand Minifridges recall: Fire and Burn Hazards

Recall published 9 months ago

Fire and Burn Hazards

Curtis International Expands Consumer products — recalled consumer products
Photo published by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission with the recall notice.

The hazard: Fire or burn hazard

A fire or burn risk is what prompted this recall. Most of these incidents happen while the product is charging or left running unattended.

What the notice says: The minifridges' internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite the surrounding plastic housing, posing fire and burn hazards.

Why it matters: The product can overheat, ignite or cause a burn. Where lithium batteries are involved the failure is fast and very hot, and water does not put it out quickly.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

Treat a burn by cooling it under running water for about 20 minutes — not with ice, butter or ointment — and cover it loosely with a clean non-fluffy cloth. Get medical help for burns that are larger than the person’s palm, that are deep or white or charred, that involve the face, hands, feet or genitals, or any burn to a baby or young child. If someone has inhaled smoke and is coughing, hoarse or short of breath, call 911.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
10566
Published
January 15, 2026
Risk level
CPSC recall
Status
Active recall
Issued by
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Brand
Curtis International Expands
Product type
Consumer products
Units affected
About 330,000, Curtis International previously recalled 634,000 minifridges in July 2024
Distribution
Nationwide
Sold at
Target
Made in
China
Reports of harm
Curtis International has received at least six reports of the model EFMIS121 minifridges catching fire, with property damages.

Products covered by this recall

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

Check your product

The notice names 7 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • EFMIS129
  • EFMIS137
  • EFMIS149
  • EFMIS175
  • A2310 — Cu

Serial number

On the rating plate, often next to the date of manufacture.

  • EFMIS121 Between A2001
  • A2310 — Curtis

Codes are lifted verbatim from the CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Fire

Curtis International Expands — A fire or burn risk is what prompted this recall. Most of these incidents happen while the product is charging or left running unattended.

  1. Stop using it and unplug it from the wall. If it runs on a battery pack, stop charging it.
  2. Move it off anything that burns — a bed, a sofa, a carpet, a pile of paper — and away from exits.
  3. Do not leave it charging overnight or while the house is empty while you wait for the remedy.
  4. If it has already overheated, scorched or swelled, do not keep using it and do not try to repair it.

How the remedy works

CPSC recalls specify one of three remedies, and which one you get is not negotiable — but how smoothly it goes often is.

  • A refund means the purchase price back, sometimes prorated by age for durable goods. Ask how they calculated it if the figure looks low.
  • Return shipping is the company’s cost. If you are asked to pay it, push back.
  • A repair kit is shipped free and is designed to be fitted at home; if you cannot fit it, ask whether they will arrange installation.
  • A replacement is usually the current model, not the recalled one. Confirm the replacement is not itself under recall.

Remedy named in the notice: 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.

Company contact: Curtis International Ltd. toll-free at 888-727-0198 from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at [email protected], or online at www.recallrtr.com/minifridge for more information.

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission record U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Curtis International Expands consumer products recalled?

Fire and Burn Hazards The minifridges' internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite the surrounding plastic housing, posing fire and burn hazards.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: model number EFMIS129, EFMIS137, EFMIS149. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop using it and unplug it from the wall. If it runs on a battery pack, stop charging it.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: 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.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide, including at Target.

Related recalls