Curtis International Recalls Frigidaire-brand Minifridges Due to Fire and Burn H...
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The minifridges' internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite the surrounding plastic housing, posing fire and burn hazards.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Curtis International minifridges. "Frigidaire" is printed on the front of the units. The model and serial numbers are on a label on the back of the minifridge. The model numbers of the affected units are: EFMIS129, EFMIS137, EFMIS149 and EFMIS175. The minifridges were sold in 6- and 9-Can sizes. Recalled minifridges include only the serial numbers identified below. The minifridges were sold in a variety of colors, including black, blue, green, white, yellow, red, pink and silver. Model Number Serial Number EFMIS129 Between A2001 to A2308 - if model number is "EFMIS129-B" or EFMIS129-C", it is not included in this recall. EFMIS137 Between A2001 to A2312 EFMIS149 Between A2001 to A2308 EFMIS175 Between A2001 to A2310
Affected Products
Frigidaire-brand Minifridges, models EFMIS129, EFMIS137, EFMIS149 and EFMIS175, limited to the listed serial numbers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
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| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Curtis-International-Recalls-Frigidaire-brand-Minifridges-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-More-Than-700-000-Reported-in-Property-Damage |
| Title | Curtis International Recalls Frigidaire-brand Minifridges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; More Than $700,000 Reported in Property Damage |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Frigidaire-Minifridge-1.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Curtis International Minifridge Model EFMIS129 - serial numbers between A2001 to A2308 – except for model numbers containing "EFMIS129-B" or "EFMIS129-C" |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Frigidaire-Minifridge-2.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Curtis International Minifridge Model EFMIS137 - serial numbers between A2001 to A2312 |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Frigidaire-Minifridge-3.png |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Curtis International Minifridge Model EFMIS149 - serial numbers between A2001 to A2308 |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Frigidaire-Minifridge-4.png |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled Curtis International Minifridge Model EFMIS175 - serial numbers between A2001 to A2310 |
| Hazards › Name | The minifridges' internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite the surrounding plastic housing, posing fire and burn hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | Curtis International has received at least 26 reports of the minifridges smoking, sparking, burning, melting, overheating and catching fire, with property damages totaling more than $700,000. Two consumers reported smoke inhalation injuries. |
| Products › Name | Frigidaire-brand Minifridges, models EFMIS129, EFMIS137, EFMIS149 and EFMIS175, limited to the listed serial numbers |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 634,000 |
| Recall I D | 10352 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled minifridges and follow the instructions to receive a refund at www.recallrtr.com/minifridge. Consumers should unplug and cut the power cord and write "Recall" using a permanent marker on the front door of the unit. Consumers should dispose of the recalled minifridges in accordance with local and state regulations. |
| Importers › Name | Curtis International Ltd., of Canada |
| Retailers › Name | Walmart and other stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com and Amazon.com from January 2020 through December 2023 for between $36 and $40. |
| Recall Date | 2025-07-24T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Curtis International minifridges. "Frigidaire" is printed on the front of the units. The model and serial numbers are on a label on the back of the minifridge. The model numbers of the affected units are: EFMIS129, EFMIS137, EFMIS149 and EFMIS175. The minifridges were sold in 6- and 9-Can sizes. Recalled minifridges include only the serial numbers identified below. The minifridges were sold in a variety of colors, including black, blue, green, white, yellow, red, pink and silver. Model Number Serial Number EFMIS129 Between A2001 to A2308 - if model number is "EFMIS129-B" or EFMIS129-C", it is not included in this recall. EFMIS137 Between A2001 to A2312 EFMIS149 Between A2001 to A2308 EFMIS175 Between A2001 to A2310 |
| Recall Number | 25395 |
| Manufacturers › Name | ShangYu North Electron Manufacture Co. Ltd., of China |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Curtis International Ltd. toll-free at 888-727-0198 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at recall@curtiscs.com, or online at www.recallrtr.com/minifridge. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-07-24T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |