US EditionMinifridge recall expands to 964,000 Frigidaires after fire reports
The recall now covers about 964,000 units after 330,000 more Frigidaire minifridges were added due to fire risks linked to internal electrical faults, the CPSC said.
- Curtis International has recalled 964,000 Frigidaire mini-fridges sold at Target due to fire hazards.
- The mini-fridges' internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite the plastic housing, posing fire and burn risks.
- Consumers should immediately unplug and dispose of the recalled units, which were sold for around $30 at Target stores from 2020 to 2023.
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The New York LedgerRecall expands to nearly 1M Frigidaire minifridges sold at Target over fire hazards
A recall of Frigidaire-branded minifridges has been expanded to 964,000 units after multiple reports of the product catching fire, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Canada-based Curtis International initially recalled 634,000 minifridges last summer, but added 330,000 of…
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Minifridge recall expands to 964,000 Frigidaires after fire reports
An appliance distributor is expanding a minifridge recall that now covers roughly 964,000 Frigidaire-branded products sold in the U.S., after multiple fire reports.
Popular mini appliance recalled again after new safety concerns surface
An expanded recall of Frigidaire-brand minifridges now includes model EFMIS121 after new reports of units catching fire, prompting Curtis International and federal safety officials to urge consumers to stop using the popular Target-sold appliance.
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