CPSC recall 26-649, announced July 30, 2026, covers Galanz Retro Refrigerators (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 notice cites 34 incident reports. 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. Recall contact: call 888-462-0579, go to www.galanz.com/us, or email customerservice@galanzamericas.com.
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Affected model numbers
"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.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recalled refrigerators' internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.
Incidents and 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.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Galanz Retro
- Manufacturer
- Zhongshan Galanz, of China
- Product type
- Refrigerators
- Recall number
- 26-649
- Units
- About 121,680
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Home Depot stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from January 2019 to September 2022, for between $330 and $520.
- Importer
- Home Depot, of Georgia, Galanz Americas Limited Company, of New Jersey
Recall contact information
Galanz Americas at 888-462-0579 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at customerservice@galanzamericas.com, or online at GalanzRetroFridgeRecall.expertinquiry.com or www.galanz.com/us/ and click on "PRODUCT RECALLS" at the top of the page for more information.
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