Recall of Frigidaire minifridges sold at major retailers grows to nearly 1 million
CBS News • • business
Key Points:
- Curtis International is recalling an additional 330,000 Frigidaire-branded 6-can minifridges, adding to a previous recall of 634,000 units due to fire hazard risks from internal electrical short-circuits.
- The recalled model EFMIS121, sold exclusively at Target stores and online from January 2020 to October 2023, has caused at least six reported fires.
- Earlier recalls involved different Frigidaire minifridge models sold at Walmart and Amazon, with 26 incidents reported, resulting in over $700,000 in property damage.
- Consumers are advised to stop using the affected minifridges immediately, unplug and disable them, and follow local disposal regulations; refunds are available at www
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