Curtis International Expands Recall of Frigidaire-brand Minifridges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #26199) was formally reported on January 15, 2026. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. ShangYu North Electron Manufacture Co. Ltd., of China is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records indicate About 330,000, Curtis International previously recalled 634,000 minifridges in July 2024 units are affected, placing this recall in the million-unit bracket that typically triggers nationwide consumer alerts and retailer sweeps.

The documented reason for this recall is: The minifridges' internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite the surrounding plastic housing, posing fire and burn hazards. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: 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 a… — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by CPSC. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. Because this recall is recent, remedy windows and replacement inventory are most likely still actively available from the firm or retailer. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.