CPSC Expands Recall of Frigidaire 6‑Can Target Minifridges to Nearly 1 Million Units Over Fire Risk

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has expanded a recall of Frigidaire‑branded 6‑can minifridges sold exclusively at Target, bringing the total number of affected units to about 964,000 because of an internal electrical defect that can short‑circuit and ignite surrounding plastic, creating fire and burn hazards. The new action covers an additional 330,000 red Curtis International model EFMIS121 minifridges, on top of 634,000 other Frigidaire minifridges recalled in July 2024, all sold at Target stores and on Target.com between January 2020 and October 2023. Regulators say Curtis has received at least six reports of this specific model catching fire and previously documented 26 incidents across related models involving smoking, sparking, melting and fires that caused more than $700,000 in property damage. Consumers are instructed to stop using the units immediately, unplug them, cut the power cord, write 'Recall' on the front, dispose of them in line with local rules, and request a refund through a dedicated website under CPSC recall number 26‑199. The scale and retailer exclusivity make this a significant home‑ and dorm‑safety issue for U.S. households and college students who bought the compact fridges over the past several years.