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Home Depot, Amazon Recalled Retro Fridges Over Electrical Fire Risks
A retro-style refrigerator sold at Home Depot and Amazon has been recalled after an electrical fire claimed the life of one individual. The recall affects about 121,680 units of Galanz Retro Refrigerators manufactured by Zhongshan Galanz in China.
The CPSC is aware of 34 reports of fires involving the refrigerators, which were sold online on Amazon.com and at Home Depot stores across the country for between $330 and $530. The recalled models include BCD-215V-62H, GLR76TRDER, GLR76TBKER, GLR76TBEER or GLR76TWEER.
The recall notice advises consumers to unplug and stop using the refrigerators immediately until they're repaired by a qualified technician. Galanz Americas is offering free in-home repairs for affected units.