Over 10K of these fridges have been recalled in Canada for risk of fire
Health Canada has issued a recall of specific Galanz Retro Refrigerators that pose a fire and burn hazard to consumers, who are urged to stop using it immediately.
Health Canada has issued a recall of 10,045 Galanz Retro Refrigerators sold in Canada between 2018 and 2020 due to a fire and burn hazard risk. The affected units are red and measure approximately 147 cm (58 inches) tall, 61 cm (24 inches) deep, and 53 cm (21 inches) wide. These refrigerators have doors with handles on the left side and include three adjustable glass shelves, one drawer, and one glass shelf, with a freezer top door.
The recall is specifically for model GLR76TRDER, with date codes ranging from December 2018 to December 2020, and sub-models BCD-215VF-C-62H and BCD-215VF-D-62H. Consumers should check for the "Galanz Household refrigerator" label on the back of the unit, with date codes and model numbers GLR76TRDER. Two affected UPC codes are 686136919715 and 190873001171.
To prevent a fire, consumers are advised to stop using the fridge immediately, unplug it, and contact the manufacturer for a free repair. No injuries have been reported in Canada, despite two confirmed incidents.
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