Galanz Retro Refrigerators recalled due to fire and burn hazards
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Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled product, unplug it and contact Galanz to schedule a free in-home repair by a qualified technician.
Affected products
This recall involves Galanz Retro refrigerators that are red and measure about 147 cm (58 inches) high, 61 cm (24 inches) deep and 53 cm (21 inches) wide. The 7.6 cu. ft. capacity refrigerators have doors with handles on the left side (please refer to the images above for the handle variations featured on the affected product model), three adjustable glass shelves, one drawer and one glass shelf. The top of the freezer has a separate door, and “Galanz” printed on the front.
Only refrigerators with date codes ranging from December 2018 through December 2020 and with the model number GLR76TRDER, are included in this recall. There are two affected sub-models corresponding to this customer model: BCD-215VF-C-62H, and BCD-215VF-D-62H.
The relevant UPC codes are 686136919715 and 190873001171. The model number and the date code, in MMYYYY format are printed on a white label on the back of the Galanz Retro Refrigerator.
Product Name |
Model Number |
Sub-model Numbers |
|---|---|---|
Galanz Retro Refrigerator |
GLR76TRDER |
BCD-215VF-C-62H |
Galanz Retro Refrigerator |
GLR76TRDER |
BCD-5VF-D-62H |
Issue
The recalled Galanz Retro refrigerators’ internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite, posing a risk of a fire and burn hazards.
As of September 21, 2026, the company has received 2 reports of incidents and no reports of injury in Canada.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product, unplug it and go the Galanz website to complete the registration form to schedule a free in-home repair by a qualified technician.
For more information, consumers can contact Galanz by telephone at 888-462-0579, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday to Friday or by email at customerservice@galanzamericas.com.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Additional information
Background
Number Sold
The company reported that 10,045 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from December 2018 to December 2020.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in China
Details
Manufacturer
Zhongshan Galanz Consumer Electric Appliances Co. Ltd.
Zhongshan, Guangdong
China
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