Galanz Refrigerator Lawsuit Update: Injuries, Recall Status, and Legal Options

Galanz Americas Limited Company and the Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled about 121,680 Galanz Retro Refrigerators. The recall, announced July 30, 2026, covers five model numbers made within a specific date-code range. The recall remains open. The refrigerators’ internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards. CPSC recorded the recall under number 26-649 that same day. Anyone with an affected refrigerator should unplug it and stop using it immediately. They should then contact Galanz Americas to schedule a free in-home repair. Consumers hurt in a related fire may also want to review their legal options.

Latest Galanz Refrigerators Recall Updates

July 30, 2026: CPSC and Galanz Americas Announce the Recall

CPSC and Galanz Americas Limited Company took action on July 30, 2026, recalling about 121,680 Galanz Retro Refrigerators. The recall notice cites a defect in the refrigerators’ internal electrical components that can spark a fire [1]. CPSC has logged 34 reports connecting the refrigerators to house fires. One of those fires was tied to a person’s death by a local fire department. Galanz Americas is offering owners a free in-home repair while the recall remains open.

Which Galanz Refrigerators Are Affected?

The recall covers five Galanz Retro Refrigerator models. Each was made between December 2018 and December 2020, identified below by model number and date code:

• BCD-215V-62H is a 7.6 cubic-foot Galanz retro refrigerator sold in black, blue, red, or white. Its date code is printed on a label on the back of the unit.
• GLR76TRDER has the same 7.6 cubic-foot capacity as the other four recalled Galanz retro refrigerator models. It also shares their date-code range.
• GLR76TBKER carries the same fire and burn hazard as the other four recalled models. Shoppers can look for this designation on the white identification label on the back panel.
• GLR76TBEER is the fourth of the five model numbers that CPSC and Galanz Americas listed in the recall notice.
• GLR76TWEER is the fifth and final model number covered by the same recall notice as the others.

The retailer notice that Home Depot issued for this recall confirms the same five model numbers and date-code range [2].

Why Were the Galanz Refrigerators Recalled?

The Galanz Refrigerators were recalled because a defect in their internal electrical components can cause a short circuit. That short circuit can start a fire. CPSC’s notice describes the hazard as a risk of serious injury or death. Galanz Americas and CPSC moved to recall the refrigerators after multiple owners reported fires linked to the same electrical defect. A local fire department connected one of those fires to a death. CPSC and Galanz Americas are addressing the electrical defect with a free in-home repair by a qualified technician. The recall notice describes this remedy for every affected model. The same defect description applies to all five recalled Galanz Retro Refrigerator models that CPSC and Galanz Americas named in the recall notice. It does not apply to any other Galanz appliance.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

CPSC has received 34 reports of fires involving the five recalled Galanz Retro Refrigerator models. One of those fires resulted in a death. A local fire department’s official report, cited in the recall notice, documents that death. CPSC’s notice gives the fire count and the one fatality. It states no breakdown by state and no separate property-damage-only count. The count reflects reports received as of the recall’s July 30, 2026 announcement. A single report does not by itself prove what caused a specific fire. Owners should treat the fire hazard as active on their own unit until it is repaired or replaced promptly.

What Should Consumers Do?

Anyone who owns a recalled Galanz Retro Refrigerator should take these steps to avoid the fire and burn hazard:

1. Unplug the refrigerator immediately and stop using it. Wait until Galanz completes the free in-home repair described in the recall notice.
2. Check the white label on the unit’s back panel for the model number and date code. Compare them to the five recalled models.
3. Contact Galanz Americas at 888-462-0579 or by email at customerservice@galanzamericas.com. You can also schedule the free repair online at GalanzRetroFridgeRecall.expertinquiry.com.
4. Report any refrigerator fire, smoke, or unusual heat to CPSC through SaferProducts.gov so the agency can track ongoing incidents.
5. Keep the refrigerator unplugged in a safe location rather than discarding it before Galanz schedules the repair appointment.

Legal Options

No lawsuit, class action, or multidistrict litigation has been filed against Galanz over these refrigerator fires. A check of the JPML docket, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation’s list of pending cases, found no matching entry [3]. A recall does not automatically establish liability or eligibility for compensation. Anyone hurt in a related fire may want an individual legal review of the facts. So might anyone who lost a family member. Keeping the model number, date code, photographs, and medical records can help support that review. So can any fire department or insurance report.

Filing Deadlines

Deadlines for filing a legal claim over a fire-related injury or death come from state law. They do not come from the recall. How much time someone has depends on where they live and when the injury and diagnosis occurred. Even strong facts cannot save a claim once its filing deadline passes. Anyone considering legal action after a Galanz refrigerator fire should check the applicable deadline with a lawyer promptly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Galanz Mini Fridges Included in This Recall?

No, the Galanz refrigerator recall does not include mini fridges. CPSC’s recall notice lists only five 7.6 cubic-foot retro-style model numbers. They are BCD-215V-62H, GLR76TRDER, GLR76TBKER, GLR76TBEER, and GLR76TWEER. Every one falls within the recall’s date-code range, and no compact or mini-fridge model is listed.

Is the Galanz Refrigerator Recall Still Active?

Yes, the Galanz refrigerator recall remains active. As of September 24, 2026, CPSC had not announced that the recall had been completed or terminated. Galanz Americas is still offering the free in-home repair to owners of the five affected retro refrigerator models.

Has a Lawsuit or Class Action Been Filed over the Galanz Refrigerator Fires?

No lawsuit or class action has been filed over the Galanz refrigerator fires. The JPML’s most recent pending-MDL report, dated March 2, 2026, lists no Galanz entry among pending nationwide multidistrict cases.

Who Manufactures and Imports the Recalled Galanz Refrigerators?

The recalled Galanz refrigerators are manufactured in China by Zhongshan Galanz. CPSC’s recall notice names two separate importers for these units. They are Home Depot, of Georgia, and Galanz Americas Limited Company, of New Jersey.

Where and When Were the Recalled Galanz Refrigerators Sold?

The recalled Galanz Retro Refrigerators were sold at Home Depot stores nationwide and on Amazon.com. That sale period ran from January 2019 to September 2022. CPSC’s recall notice lists retail prices from about $330 to $520, depending on the model.

How Do I Report a Galanz Refrigerator Fire to the Government?

Report a Galanz refrigerator fire or other incident to CPSC through SaferProducts.gov. Consumers can also call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 800-638-8270). That step is separate from contacting Galanz Americas to schedule the free in-home repair.

References

1. https://web.archive.org/web/20260801054028/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
2. https://dam.thdstatic.com/content/production/88iTEs3tuCnkrz0xMn4vFw/FYpMa3Lnqo2WATqv3n3vew/Original%20file/Galanz%20Recall%20–%20Notice%20for%20Retail%20Establishments_.pdf
3. https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/sites/jpml/files/Pending_MDL_Dockets_By_Actions_Pending-March-2-2026.pdf