Galanz Recalls 121,680 Retro Refrigerators After 34 Fires and One Death
Internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite, the CPSC says. The units were sold at Home Depot and on Amazon for more than three years before the recall.
Meridians Life Desk
Published 7 September 2026 · Updated 7 September 2026 · 3 min read
HomeThe short answer
- The CPSC recalled about 121,680 Galanz retro-style refrigerators on July 30, 2026, after 34 fire reports and one confirmed death.
- The recall says internal electrical components in the units can short circuit and ignite.
- Affected refrigerators carry date codes from December 2018 through December 2020 and were sold at Home Depot and on Amazon.com from January 2019 to September 2022 for $330 to $520.
- Galanz is offering a free in-home repair; the CPSC says owners should unplug the units and stop using them immediately.
Galanz has recalled about 121,680 of its retro-style refrigerators after 34 reported fires and one confirmed death, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced July 30, 2026. The agency says internal electrical components in the units can short circuit and ignite.
Which units are affected
- Models BCD-215V-62H, GLR76TRDER, GLR76TBKER, GLR76TBEER and GLR76TWEER, with date codes from December 2018 through December 2020
- Sold in black, blue, red and white; about 58 inches tall, 24 inches deep and 21 inches wide, with a top freezer and one drawer
- Sold at Home Depot stores nationwide and on Amazon.com from January 2019 through September 2022, for $330 to $520
What to do
The CPSC says consumers should stop using the recalled refrigerators and unplug them immediately, then contact Galanz to schedule a free in-home repair by a qualified technician. Galanz can be reached at 888-462-0579 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday) or customerservice@galanzamericas.com.
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