Fire Hazard Prompts Galanz Retro Refrigerators Recall in Canada 2026

A refrigerator is one of the few appliances that never gets switched off, which is why a fault inside one deserves attention. Health Canada has announced a recall of Galanz Retro refrigerators because internal electrical components can short circuit and ignite, creating a risk of fire and burns. The company reports that 10,045 of the affected units were sold in Canada.

As of September 21, 2026, Galanz had received 2 reports of incidents in Canada. No injuries have been reported. The recall was posted on September 24, 2026, under recall number RA-82662.

The Reason Behind the Recall

According to Health Canada, the internal electrical components of the recalled refrigerators can short circuit and catch fire. The notice lists two hazards: fire and burns. It does not say which component is responsible, so consumers should not try to inspect or fix the appliance themselves.

Products Affected by This Recall

The recall covers a single model, the Galanz Retro refrigerator, model number GLR76TRDER. Here is how to recognize it:

• Color: red
• Size: about 147 cm (58 inches) high, 61 cm (24 inches) deep and 53 cm (21 inches) wide
• Capacity: 7.6 cu. ft.
• Door: handle on the left side, with two handle variations shown in the official images
• Interior: three adjustable glass shelves, one drawer and one glass shelf
• Freezer: a separate door on top of the unit
• Branding: the word Galanz printed on the front

Only units with date codes from December 2018 through December 2020 are included. Two sub-models correspond to this customer model: BCD-215VF-C-62H and BCD-215VF-D-62H. The relevant UPC codes are 686136919715 and 190873001171.

To check your unit, look for the white label on the back of the refrigerator. It shows the model number and the date code in MMYYYY format.

Quick Facts

• Recall number: RA-82662
• Units sold in Canada: 10,045
• Sold: December 2018 to December 2020
• Made in: China
• Manufacturer: Zhongshan Galanz Consumer Electric Appliances Co. Ltd., Zhongshan, Guangdong, China
• Incidents reported in Canada: 2, with no injuries

Who Should Be Concerned

Anyone in Canada who bought or was given a red Galanz Retro refrigerator during the recall period should check the label on the back of the appliance. A unit older than the date-code range is not part of this recall, but one that falls inside it is.

Because the refrigerators were sold over roughly two years, some may have changed hands since. Secondhand buyers, tenants and family members who inherited the appliance may not know a recall exists. If you know someone who owns one of these units, pass the information along.

What Consumers Need to Do Now

Health Canada advises consumers to stop using the recalled refrigerator immediately and unplug it. Then follow these steps:

• Confirm the model number GLR76TRDER and a date code between 122018 and 122020 on the white label at the back.
• Go to the Galanz recall website at galanzretrofridgerecall.expertinquiry.com and complete the registration form.
• Use the form to schedule a free in-home repair by a qualified technician.
• Keep the refrigerator unplugged until the repair has been done.

For more information, you can call Galanz at 888-462-0579, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday to Friday. You can also email customerservice@galanzamericas.com.

Since an unplugged refrigerator will not keep food cold, plan ahead for perishables. The recall notice does not cover food storage or compensation for spoiled food, so raise that with the company when you make contact.

Regulatory Response

Health Canada published the recall as a consumer product recall in the Appliances category. The agency notes that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada. That means these refrigerators should not be resold online or passed on to friends or relatives.

Health Canada also asks consumers to report any health or safety incident involving this or any other consumer product using its Consumer Product Incident Report Form. The recall is also listed on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls, where other international consumer product recalls can be found.

Bottom Line

Two incident reports and no injuries is a low count, but a fire hazard in a household appliance that runs around the clock is not something to wait on. If your red Galanz Retro refrigerator matches the model number and date range, unplug it and register for the free repair.