Frigidaire expands minifridge fire‑hazard recall to 964K units
Federal regulators and Frigidaire have expanded an earlier recall of compact refrigerators to about 964,000 units nationwide after additional reports that the minifridges can overheat and catch fire. The affected Frigidaire‑branded mini fridges were sold broadly through major retailers and online over multiple years, meaning thousands of units are likely in Twin Cities dorm rooms, apartments, basements and offices. Owners are being urged to immediately unplug the units and check specific model and serial numbers against the recall notice, then contact the manufacturer for a free repair, replacement or refund, depending on the model. Fire officials stress that even small appliances can start serious structure fires, and social media posts from consumers are already circulating photos of scorched units, prompting calls for landlords and colleges to audit any Frigidaire minifridges on their properties.
📌 Key Facts
- Recall now covers approximately 964,000 Frigidaire compact/mini refrigerators in the U.S.
- Expansion follows additional incident reports of units overheating and causing fires
- Consumers are instructed to unplug recalled fridges and arrange a remedy through Frigidaire/Electrolux under a CPSC‑supervised recall program
📊 Relevant Data
The Frigidaire minifridge recall was expanded by adding 330,000 units of model EFMIS121, bringing the total to approximately 964,000 units.
Minifridge recall expands to 964,000 Frigidaires after fire reports — WKRG
The recall expansion for model EFMIS121 was prompted by six reports of fires resulting in property damage.
Minifridge recall expands to 964,000 Frigidaires after fire reports — WKRG
The original recall involved 634,000 units of models EFMIS129, EFMIS137, EFMIS149, and EFMIS175, following 26 incidents including two smoke inhalation injuries.
Minifridge recall expands to 964,000 Frigidaires after fire reports — WKRG
Black Americans experience a residential fire death rate of 1.2 per hundred thousand population (2017-2019), nearly twice the overall rate of 0.7 per hundred thousand, while comprising about 13% of the U.S. population.
2017 – 2019 Residential Fire Loss Estimates — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Black Americans experience a residential fire injury rate of 5.9 per hundred thousand population (2017-2019), more than twice the overall rate of 2.9 per hundred thousand, while comprising about 13% of the U.S. population.
2017 – 2019 Residential Fire Loss Estimates — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Asian Americans experience a residential fire death rate of 0.1 per hundred thousand population (2017-2019), lower than the overall rate of 0.7 per hundred thousand, while comprising about 6% of the U.S. population.
2017 – 2019 Residential Fire Loss Estimates — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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