Recall of Mini-Fridges Due to Fire and Combustion Dangers
On Wednesday, Astroai recalled almost 250,000 mini-fridges due to fire and combustion dangers after two of the compact refrigerators caught fire, causing hundreds of thousands of dollars of property damage.
The Cause of the Recall
The electrical switch of the personal refrigerators can short circuit, posing fire and combustion risks. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has received at least 70 reports about the mini-fridges that say smoke, burning, melting or catching. Two fires caused more than $360,000 in reported property damages.
Description of the Recalled Mini-Fridges
The recalled mini-fridges have a 4-liter capacity and were produced in China. They are 9.45 inches in diameter, 6.9 inches wide, and 10 inches high. The refrigerators were available in black, white, blue, and pink and were sold online from June 2019 to June 2022 for about $40 on Amazon.com and astroai.com.
Identifying the Recalled Mini-Fridges
The model number of the recalled mini-fridges is LY0204A, which is printed on a label on the back of the product. The nine-digit serial number of the affected units begins with "S/N" and starts with either 19, 20, 21, 2201, 2202, or 2203.
What to Do If You Have a Recalled Mini-Fridge
Consumers with the recalled refrigerators are asked to stop using them immediately and contact Astroai for a replacement product. The mini-fridges should be disposed of in accordance with state and local waste disposal processes, according to the CPSC.
