Galanz Retro Refrigerators Recalled Over Electrical Safety Concerns
A potentially deadly electrical issue in refrigerators sold at Home Depot and Amazon has prompted a massive recall of over 121,680 units. The Galanz Retro Refrigerators were manufactured by Zhongshan Galanz in China and imported by Home Depot and Galanz Americas. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the devices' electrical components can short-circuit and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.
The CPSC is aware of 34 reports of fires involving the refrigerators, which were sold online on Amazon.com for between $330 and $530. The recalled refrigerators are identified by their model numbers: BCD-215V-62H, GLR76TRDER, GLR76TBKER, GLR76TBEER or GLR76TWEER.
Consumers can check if their refrigerator is affected by looking for the date code on a white label in the upper left-hand corner of the back of the unit. If it's between December 2018 and December 2020, it may be part of the recall.
Galanz Americas is advising consumers to unplug and stop using the recalled refrigerators immediately until they're repaired. Homeowners can contact Galanz Americas to schedule a free in-home repair by a qualified technician.