Galanz Retro Refrigerators Recall Due to Fire Hazard

Source: CPSC · United States

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Galanz Americas is recalling about 121,680 retro refrigerators due to fire and burn hazards after 34 fires and one death were reported.

What this CPSC product recall tells you, and what most readers miss

This notice was issued by CPSC on July 30, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.

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What Happened

The recalled refrigerators' internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards. CPSC is aware of 34 reports of fire involving the refrigerators, one of which resulted in a fatality.

Which Products Are Affected

Galanz Retro Refrigerators sold in black, blue, red and white, measuring about 58 inches high, 24 inches deep and 21 inches wide with 7.6 cu. ft. capacity. Only units with date codes from December 2018 through December 2020 and model numbers BCD-215V-62H, GLR76TRDER, GLR76TBKER, GLR76TBEER or GLR76TWEER are affected. About 121,680 units were sold at Home Depot stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from January 2019 to September 2022 for $330 to $520.

What You Should Do

Consumers should unplug and stop using the recalled refrigerators immediately until repaired and contact Galanz Americas at 888-462-0579 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday), email customerservice@galanzamericas.com, or visit GalanzRetroFridgeRecall.expertinquiry.com or www.galanz.com/us/ to schedule a free in-home repair.

Why This Matters

The hazard poses a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.

Source

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Galanz-Americas-Recalls-Retro-Refrigerators-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-One-Death-Reported (CPSC Recall Number 26649)

Original source: CPSC Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is this CPSC product recall about?
Galanz Americas is recalling about 121,680 retro refrigerators due to fire and burn hazards after 34 fires and one death were reported.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by CPSC. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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