CPSC recall · Reported July 30, 2026
Galanz Americas Recalls Retro Refrigerators Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards; One Death Reported
The recalled refrigerators' internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.
Zhongshan Galanz, of China recalled The Galanz retro-style refrigerators were sold in black, blue, red and white, and measure….
Galanz Americas Recalls Retro Refrigerators Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from F… was recalled by Zhongshan Galanz, of China in July 30, 2026. Reason: The recalled refrigerators' internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite, posing a risk of ser…. Remedy: Consumers should unplug and stop using the recalled refrigerators immediately until repai…. Verify recall #26649 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Zhongshan Galanz, of China issued this CPSC recall-The recalled refrigerators' internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite, posing a risk of ser….
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- July 30, 2026
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #26649 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The Galanz retro-style refrigerators were sold in black, blue, red and white, and measure about 58 inches high, 24 inches deep and 21 inches wide. The 7.6 cu. ft. capacity refrigerators have either left-hand opening or right-hand opening doors with handles, three adjustable glass shelves and one drawer. The top freezer has a separate door, one drawer and "Galanz" printed on front. Only refrigerators with date codes ranging from December 2018 through December 2020 and with one of the following model numbers are included in this recall: BCD-215V-62H, GLR76TRDER, GLR76TBKER, GLR76TBEER or GLR76TWEER. "Galanz," the model number and the date code, in YYYYMM format, are printed on a white label on the upper left-hand corner on the back of the unit.
Reason for recall
The recalled refrigerators' internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should unplug and stop using the recalled refrigerators immediately until repaired and contact Galanz to schedule free in-home repair by a qualified technician.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 26649 |
| Date reported | July 30, 2026 |
| Date initiated | July 30, 2026 |
| Recalling firm | Zhongshan Galanz, of China |
| Affected scope | About 121,680 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should unplug and stop using the recalled refrigerators immediately until repaired and contact Galanz to schedule free …
- Check the recall number (26649) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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