Critical Alert
Galanz Americas Recalls Retro Refrigerators Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards; One Death Reported
The CPSC record for this recall reports deaths. Consumers should stop using this product and follow the recall remedy.
Source: CPSC
CriticalRecall #26649
Galanz Americas Recalls Retro Refrigerators Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards; One Death Reported
Zhongshan Galanz, of China · Galanz Retro Refrigerators
Product Description
The Galanz retro-style refrigerators were sold in black, blue, red and white, and measure about 58 inches high, 24 inches deep and 21 inches wide. The 7.6 cu. ft. capacity 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 front. Only refrigerators with date codes ranging from December 2018 through December 2020 and with one of the following model numbers are included in this recall: BCD-215V-62H, GLR76TRDER, GLR76TBKER, GLR76TBEER or GLR76TWEER. "Galanz," the model number and the date code, in YYYYMM format, are printed on a white label on the upper left-hand corner on the back of the unit.
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.
Repair
Reported Injuries
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.
411 Press Analysis
Consumers should immediately stop using Galanz Retro Refrigerators, according to a recall announced on July 30, 2026 by the CPSC. This recall covers about 121,680 units. 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 CPSC's incident record for this recall reports deaths. 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. Affected consumers should schedule a free repair by contacting Zhongshan Galanz, of China. The CPSC strongly advises checking purchase records and inspecting any matching products in the home.
This recall appears in: Fire & Burn Hazards.
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