Frigidaire Mini Fridge Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

Frigidaire-brand mini fridges sold by Curtis International have been recalled twice for fire and burn hazards. The Consumer Product Safety Commission lists about 964,000 units across models EFMIS129, EFMIS137, EFMIS149, EFMIS175 and EFMIS121. Reports describe units overheating and catching fire, with property damage and smoke inhalation injuries. Two insurers sued Electrolux, Curtis International and Target in federal court on April 9, 2026, over an alleged office fire. The docket now lists that case as terminated. No MDL has been formed. If you own a recalled unit, stop using it.

Latest Frigidaire Mini Fridge Lawsuit Updates

September 14, 2026: Federal Docket Lists the Insurers’ Case as Terminated

The federal docket lists the insurers’ case in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota as terminated on September 14, 2026 [1]. The docket does not state how the case ended. The case, number 0:26-cv-02195, was assigned to Judge Nancy E. Brasel.

April 9, 2026: Insurers Sue Electrolux, Curtis, and Target over an Office Fire

Westfield Insurance Company and Travelers Casualty Insurance Company of America sued Electrolux Consumer Products, Electrolux North America, Curtis International and Target Corporation on April 9, 2026, Insurance Business reported [2]. They filed in Minnesota federal court. The insurers say they paid claims for a building owner and a tenant after a 2024 office fire. They allege a Frigidaire 6-Can Retro Mini Fridge caused it and seek to recover their payouts.

January 15, 2026: CPSC Expands the Recall to Model EFMIS121

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that Curtis International, the Canadian importer named in the notice, expanded the recall [3]. The expansion covers about 330,000 model EFMIS121 minifridges sold at Target. The notice names Target as the exclusive seller of this model.

July 24, 2025: CPSC Announces the First Recall

CPSC announced that Curtis International recalled about 634,000 Frigidaire-brand minifridges for fire and burn hazards. The units carry the Frigidaire name on the front and cover models EFMIS129, EFMIS137, EFMIS149 and EFMIS175 [4]. The notice told consumers to stop using the units and request a refund. It names ShangYu North Electron Manufacture Co. Ltd. of China as the maker of the minifridges.

Who May Be Affected?

You may be affected if you owned a recalled Frigidaire mini fridge that smoked, sparked, overheated or caught fire. CPSC lists two groups of units. Models EFMIS129, EFMIS137, EFMIS149 and EFMIS175, in 6- and 9-can sizes, were sold at Walmart and other stores nationwide. They were also sold on Walmart.com and Amazon.com from January 2020 through December 2023 for between $36 and $40. The red 6-can model EFMIS121 was sold exclusively at Target stores and Target.com from January 2020 through October 2023 for around $30. Only an individual legal review can tell whether your situation qualifies.

Reported Injuries or Damages

The 2025 CPSC notice lists at least 26 reports of the minifridges smoking, sparking, burning, melting, overheating and catching fire. Property damage totaled more than $700,000, and two consumers reported smoke inhalation injuries. These are reports, not court findings, and they do not prove the product caused every incident. As Insurance Business reported, the suit alleges a fire on or about August 31, 2024 at an office building in Maple Grove, Minnesota. According to the suit, the Maple Grove Fire Department responded to a water flow alarm around 3:30 p.m. at 6450 Wedgewood Road. It found a small fire that the sprinklers had already suppressed. The suit says the fire damage forced an extended shutdown that disrupted business for the owner and the tenant. No court has ruled on these allegations.

Recall and Regulatory Background

Curtis International recalled the minifridges in two steps, about 964,000 units in all. The notices are recall 25-395 and recall 26-199. CPSC says internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite the surrounding plastic housing. The remedy is a refund, and a recall does not by itself establish liability. To get a refund, unplug the unit, cut the power cord and write “Recall” on the front door with a permanent marker. Dispose of it under local and state regulations, then follow the steps at recallrtr.com/minifridge.

Evidence to Preserve

Keep these items if a recalled Frigidaire mini fridge overheated, burned or damaged your property:

• The model and serial number label from the back of the unit
• The unit and its power cord, kept as they are after a fire
• Your receipt, order confirmation or card statement
• Photographs and video of the unit, the damage and the area
• Fire department, insurance and repair records
• Medical records for any smoke inhalation or burn injury
• Messages with the seller, Curtis International or the recall refund site

Filing Deadlines

Filing deadlines come from state law. They vary with where you live and when the fire, the injury and the damage happened. Some deadlines run from the date of the loss, others from the date you discovered it. Filing after the deadline can end a claim, even when the facts are strong. Talk with a lawyer soon after a fire to protect your options. Related Articles:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is There a Frigidaire Mini Fridge Recall Lawsuit?

Yes, there is a Frigidaire mini fridge recall lawsuit, but two insurers filed it, not consumers. The complaint raises eleven counts, including strict liability, negligence, failure to warn and breach of warranty against all four defendants.

How Do I Get a Refund for a Recalled Frigidaire Mini Fridge?

To get a refund for a recalled Frigidaire mini fridge, call Curtis International toll-free at 888-727-0198 or email recall@curtiscs.com. The line is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET.

Which Frigidaire Mini Fridge Models Are Recalled?

The recalled Frigidaire mini fridge models carry serial numbers from A2001 up to A2308 for EFMIS129, A2312 for EFMIS137, A2308 for EFMIS149 and A2310 for EFMIS175. Model EFMIS121 runs A2001 to A2310.

What Does the Research Say About Frigidaire Mini Fridge Fires?

Research on Frigidaire mini fridge fires comes from CPSC reports. The January 2026 notice cites at least six reports of model EFMIS121 minifridges catching fire, with property damage. Reports alone are not proof of what caused each fire.

Can I Join a Frigidaire Mini Fridge Recall Lawsuit After a Fire?

Joining a Frigidaire mini fridge recall lawsuit after a fire is not possible in the filed case, which has two insurer plaintiffs and no class. Each insurer seeks damages in excess of $75,000. A claim of your own would depend on where the fire happened and on your facts.

What Did the Insurers Say Caused the Maple Grove Fire?

The insurers say post-fire analysis pointed to the Frigidaire mini fridge, where an internal electrical failure caused a short circuit that ignited the plastic housing. They allege Electrolux licensed the Frigidaire trademark, Curtis made the unit overseas and Target sold it.

References

1. https://www.pacermonitor.com/public/case/64045306/Westfield_Insurance_Company_et_al_v_Electrolux_Consumer_Products,_Inc_et_al
2. https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/us/news/claims/insurers-sue-electrolux-and-target-over-recalled-frigidaire-minifridge-fire-571505.aspx
3. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Curtis-International-Expands-Recall-of-Frigidaire-brand-Minifridges-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards
4. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Curtis-International-Recalls-Frigidaire-brand-Minifridges-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-More-Than-700-000-Reported-in-Property-Damage