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A Mini-refrigerator is great if you are tight in space – as in the dormitory or in a small desk. It can keep drinks or cold snacks and some people even use them to keep their skin care products cooled. If you already have one, you should know that more than 600,000 mini fridge fridals have been recalled.
The affected units were recalled due to fire and burns reports. Below, learn more about the recall – including the assigned model numbers.
Why was Mini Fridges fridge recalled?
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled around 634,000 mini-fridges manufactured by fridge. The Mini -Fridges recalled contain six or nine cans and are available in a variety of colors – including blue, green, white and black. The models below are the reminder:
- EFMIS129: standard numbers between A2001 to A2308
- EFMIS137: standard numbers between A2001 to A2312
- EFMIS149: standard numbers between A2001 to A2308
- EFMIS175: standard numbers between A2001 to A2310
The reason why the mini-fridges were recalled is that the internal electrical components can short-circuit and ignite the surrounding plastic case. In fact, the brand received at least 26 different reports on the mini-fridges that were smoking, burned, stamulating, melting or taking fire and the property damage to these incidents totaled more than $ 700,000.
The Mini Fridges were sold in Walmart and Amazon between January 2020 and December 2023. Consumers who have one of the affected units are invited to stop using them immediately. If you have one, the Consumer Product Safety Commission also suggests writing a “reminder” on the front marker front before eliminating it according to your local regulations.
The brand offers a refund on the units recalled. To receive your refund, go to www.recallrtr.com/minifridge And fill the necessary information.
Other mini-Fridges to use instead
If you have been touched by the recall or if you are just looking for a new mini-refrigerator, consider one of the options below.
This mini refrigerator is slightly smaller than the units recalled. It has an internal shelf and can contain up to four liters of fresh food. It comes with AC and DC power cords, as well as a USB cord. The refrigerator can cool and keep the items warm with the reversal of a switch.
Closer to mini fridge fridge, this option can contain up to 15 cans. It has a removable shelf inside and a handle on the top, which makes it easy to transport. The refrigerator can be connected to the house or in a 12V car power supply. Also fresh: the front of the refrigerator is made of tempered glass and you can note notes on it, then erase them – similar to a dry board.
This refrigerator can contain up to six cans, and he has a shelf on the door to cool things like ocular plates or other small items. It is calm as it works and is free, according to the brand. The refrigerator is available in two colors – black or bright green.
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