Galanz Retro Refrigerators Recall Due to Fire Hazard
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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.
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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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