More than 120,000 refrigerators are being recalled over a fire and burn hazard after federal regulators received 34 reports of fires, including one that reportedly resulted in a death.
About 121,680 Galanz Retro Refrigerators are affected by the recall, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced on Thursday.
“The recalled refrigerators’ internal electrical components can short-circuit and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards,” the commission said.
Affected refrigerators have date codes ranging from December 2018 through December 2020.
The refrigerators were sold in black, blue, red and white, measuring about 58 inches tall, 24 inches deep and 21 inches wide.
The refrigerators have either left-hand opening or right-hand opening doors with handles, three adjustable glass shelves and one drawer.
The top freezer has a separate door, one drawer and “Galanz” printed on the front.
The items were sold at Home Depot stores across the country and online at Amazon between January 2019 and September 2022 for between $330 and $520.
The CPSC is aware of 34 reports of fires involving the refrigerators, including one fire that resulted in a fatality, according to a local fire department report.
Consumers are urged to unplug and halt use of the recalled refrigerators immediately and contact Galanz to schedule a free in-home repair by a qualified technician.