Health Canada is recalling Galanz Retro refrigerators because they pose fire and burn hazards.
The federal agency announced on Sept. 24 the recall of 10,045 fridges sold in Canada between December 2018 and December 2020. Manufacturer Zhongshan Galanz Consumer Electric Appliances Co. Ltd. built the fridges in Zhongshan, Guangdong, China.
“The recalled Galanz Retro refrigerators’ internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite, posing a risk of a fire and burn hazards,” Health Canada said.
The fridges measure about 147 centimetres (58 inches) high, 61 centimetres (24 inches) deep, and 53 centimetres (21 inches) wide. The 7.6-cubic-foot capacity refrigerators have doors with handles on the left side, three adjustable glass shelves, one drawer, and one glass shelf….