CPSC2026-07-30FIRE HAZARD

Galanz retro refrigerators recalled for fire and burn hazard; one death reported

BURN FIRENationwide distributionConsumer goods

What this means

Galanz retro-style refrigerators sold from 2019 to 2022 can develop electrical short circuits that ignite, creating a fire and burn risk. The company has received 34 reports of fires, including one that resulted in a death.

Unplug the refrigerator immediately and stop using it.
Check the back upper left corner for your model number and date code (December 2018–December 2020 models: BCD-215V-62H, GLR76TRDER, GLR76TBKER, GLR76TBEER, or GLR76TWEER).
Contact Galanz to schedule a free in-home repair by a qualified technician.

Product photos

Recalled Galanz Retro Refrigerator – Model BCD-215V-62H

Recalled Galanz Retro Refrigerator – Model GLR76TBKER

Recalled Galanz Retro Refrigerator – Model GLR76TBEER

Recalled Galanz Retro Refrigerator – Model GLR76TWEER

Model numbers BCD-215V-62H, GLR76TRDER, GLR76TBKER, GLR76TBEER or GLR76TWEER followed by the date code, in YYYYMM format, are printed on label on the back of the Galanz refrigerators. Only refrigerators with date codes ranging from December 2018 through December 2020 are included in this recal

The agency's original wording

Hazard

The recalled refrigerators' internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.

Remedy

Consumers should unplug and stop using the recalled refrigerators immediately until repaired and contact Galanz to schedule free in-home repair by a qualified technician.

Intended for

All ages

Illnesses reported

Yes

Sold at

Home Depot stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from January 2019 to September 2022, for between $330 and $520.

Affected count

About 121,680

Injuries reported

CPSC is aware of 34 reports of fire involving the refrigerators, one of which resulted in a fatality according to the local fire department report.

Manufactured in

China

Remedy type

Repair

Products

Galanz Retro Refrigerators

Consumer contact

Galanz Americas at 888-462-0579 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at customerservice@galanzamericas.com, or online at GalanzRetroFridgeRecall.expertinquiry.com or www.galanz.com/us/ and click on "PRODUCT RECALLS" at the top of the page for more information.

Official notice

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

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