Retro Refrigerators Are Recalled by Galanz Americas

In June, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Galanz Americas Limited announced a recall of the latter’s retro refrigerators. It turns out their internal electrical parts can short circuit and catch on fire, presenting a risk of death or serious injury from burns. The number of units affected is 121,680.  If you were burned while using a Galanz Americas’ retro refrigerator, you should call the seasoned Chicago-based product liability attorneys of Moll Law Group. Billions have been recovered in cases with which we’ve been involved.

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The retro refrigerators were sold in white, red, blue and black. They are around 21 inches wide, 24 inches deep, and 58 inches high, and they have a 7.6 cubic foot capacity. There are models with either right- or left-hand opening doors, and they have a drawer, three adjustable glass shelves, and the top freezer has a door with one drawer. “Galanz” is printed on the freezer. The refrigerators in this recall have date codes from December 2018-December 2020, and one of these model numbers will be printed on a white label (along with the date code and model number) on the back of the refrigerator. They were sold at Amazon.com and at Home Depot from January 2019-September 2022 for $330-$520.

There have been at least 34 reports of refrigerator fires. According to a local fire department report, one of these caused a fatality. You should immediately stop storing food in the recalled refrigerators. It is possible to get a free in-home repair by a technician, but this would be insufficient for those who suffered burns or other harm.

If you were injured or a loved one died due to a fire associated with the Galanz retro refrigerator igniting, you may have grounds to sue for damages by bringing a product liability lawsuit. These are lawsuits filed when a dangerous defect in a product (such as a retro refrigerator) causes injuries or death. Defects may involve the design, manufacturing or marketing of a product. In addition to establishing a defect, we will need to establish a theory of liability. There are various theories accepted in different states. They can include strict liability, negligence, breach of contract, breach of warranty, or breach of contract. In most cases, strict liability is the most favorable to plaintiffs because it doesn’t require attorneys to prove that there was a breach of the standard of care in making the defective product.

When we are able to establish a defendant’s liability, we can recover compensation on behalf of our client. The compensation may cover both economic and noneconomic damages. Economic damages include tangible losses such as medical bills for treatment and revision surgery when necessary; lost wages; and out-of-pocket costs. Noneconomic damages can include intangible losses like pain and suffering; disfigurement from the burns; mental anguish; and loss of consortium. If a loved one died as a result of a Galanz retro refrigerator fire, you may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit for damages.

Consult a Product Liability Attorney About Whether You Have a Claim

If you were harmed by a retro refrigerator, call the tenacious Chicago-based product liability lawyers of Moll Law Group to figure out whether you have grounds to sue. Complete our online form or call us at 312.462.1700.