Federal regulators confirm 34 fires and one fatality linked to electrical short‑circuit failures.
A nationwide recall: Issued for more than 121,000 Galanz retro‑style refrigerators sold through Amazon and Home Depot, after federal safety officials confirmed a lethal fire hazard tied to internal electrical components.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, five Galanz top‑freezer models are affected: BCD‑215V‑62H, GLR76TRDER, GLR76TBKER, GLR76TBEER, and GLR76TWEER. The units were sold between January 2019 and September 2022 and priced between $330 and $520.
Regulators say the refrigerators can short‑circuit and ignite, resulting in 34 documented fires and one fatality reported by a local fire department.
The hazard applies to units with date codes from December 2018 through December 2020, printed on a white label on the upper left‑hand corner of the back of the appliance.
Consumers are urged to unplug the refrigerator immediately and contact Galanz Americas for a free in‑home repair performed by a qualified technician.
Galanz can be reached at 888.462.0579 or through its recall portal.
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