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Galanz Retro Refrigerator Recall: Fire Hazard

Galanz Americas Recalls Retro Refrigerators Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards; One Death Reported

Updated July 30, 2026

Galanz is recalling certain retro-style refrigerators because their internal electrical components can short circuit and catch fire, posing a serious risk of injury or death. One death has already been reported.

Is the Galanz Retro Refrigerators recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by CPSC on July 30, 2026. Details below.

What is recalled

Galanz retro-style top-freezer refrigerators, 7.6 cu. ft. capacity, sold in black, blue, red, and white. Affected model numbers: BCD-215V-62H, GLR76TRDER, GLR76TBKER, GLR76TBEER, and GLR76TWEER. Only units with date codes from December 2018 through December 2020 (format YYYYMM) are included. The model number and date code appear on a white label in the upper left corner on the back of the unit.

Am I affected

You are affected if you own a Galanz retro-style refrigerator with one of these model numbers: BCD-215V-62H, GLR76TRDER, GLR76TBKER, GLR76TBEER, or GLR76TWEER, AND the date code on the white label on the back reads between 201812 and 202012. Check the upper left corner on the back of the unit for both the model number and the date code.

What to do right now

Unplug the refrigerator and stop using it immediately. Contact Galanz to schedule a free in-home repair by a qualified technician. Call 888-462-0579, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, email [email protected], or visit GalanzRetroFridgeRecall.expertinquiry.com for more information.

Contact: Galanz Americas at 888-462-0579 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at [email protected], 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.

The hazard

The recalled refrigerators' internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.

Brands affected

Source
CPSC
Category
Household & Safety
Recall ID
cpsc-26649
Recalled
July 30, 2026
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