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More than 120K refrigerators recalled after 34 fires and one reported death
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Key Points:
- Over 120,000 Galanz Retro Refrigerators are being recalled due to fire and burn hazards after 34 fire reports, including one fatality, were received by federal regulators.
- The recall affects about 121,680 units with date codes from December 2018 to December 2020, sold in various colors and featuring specific design elements such as adjustable shelves and separate freezer doors.
- These refrigerators were sold at Home Depot stores nationwide and online via Amazon between January 2019 and September 2022, priced between $330 and $520.
- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns that internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite, posing serious injury or death risks.
- Consumers are advised to unplug the recalled refrigerators immediately and contact Galanz for a free in-home repair by a qualified technician.
