The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission published a notice on Thursday recalling approximately 250,000 Cooluli minifridges after identifying an electrical fault in certain 10-Liter and 15-Liter models that poses fire and burn hazards. The affected units were sold through Amazon and Cooluli's official website between January 2019 and October 2024, at prices ranging from $80 to $120.
Cooluli recalls approximately 250,000 minifridges over fire and burn hazards
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission published a notice on Thursday recalling approximately 250,000 Cooluli minifridges after identifying an electrical fault in certain 10-Liter and 15-Liter models that poses fire and burn hazards. The affected units were sold through Amazon and Cooluli's official website between January 2019 and October 2024, at prices ranging from $80 to $120.
According to the CPSC, the recalled minifridges contain an internal electric switch that can short circuit. Cooluli stated on its website: 'On some older units, the selector switch that toggles between Cooling and Warming modes can overheat.'
The CPSC has recorded at least 19 reports of units smoking, sparking, melting, burning, overheating, or catching fire. Those incidents have resulted in more than $80,000 in property damage, and at least one customer reported suffering smoke inhalation.
The recall applies only to specific older production batches of 10-Liter and 15-Liter models equipped with an internal power supply. Cooluli, which is based in Brooklyn, confirmed that newer models featuring an external power supply are not covered by the recall.
As a remedy, Cooluli is offering a free repair kit to affected customers. Owners are directed to check their model number on the company's website and, if their unit is covered, follow instructions to cut the power cord and submit photographs in order to request the free replacement. Regulators and the company are urging consumers to stop using the recalled fridges immediately.
- The identities of the at least one customer who suffered smoke inhalation are not established by any source.
- The specific model numbers affected by the recall are not listed in either source; consumers are directed to Cooluli's website to verify.
- No independent assessment of the remedy's effectiveness or timeline for delivering replacement kits is provided.
- No detail is given about how many of the 250,000 recalled units remain in active use.
- The Independent — original — by Via AP news wire
- Associated Press
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