CPSC Issues Recall Notice for 250,000 Cooluli Minifridges Over Fire Hazard
A developing recall notice warns that electrical switches on Cooluli 10-Liter and 15-Liter minifridges can short circuit.
3 reports on this incident · first at Aug 20, 2026, 10:10 a.m. ET
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Aug 20, 2026, 10:23 a.m. ET
Cooluli Minifridge Recall Reports Smoke Inhalation Injury and Property Damage
On August 13, 2026, a CPSC recall notice reported that Cooluli has received at least 19 reports of its minifridges smoking, sparking, burning, melting, overheating, or catching fire. The incidents resulted in property damage totaling more than $80,000, and one consumer reported a smoke inhalation injury.
The notice involves about 250,000 Cooluli 10-Liter and 15-Liter minifridges manufactured by Ningbo Iceberg Electronic Appliance Co., Ltd., of China. According to the CPSC, the electrical switch in the recalled units can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards. The recall covers batch numbers 1535 through 1545 and 1200000 through 1202080 across the Infinity, Classic, Glow Beauty, and Vibe Series. The model and batch numbers are printed on a label inside the minifridge door. The recalled units feature "Cooluli" on the front, two power input ports (AC and DC) on the back, and a removable power cord without a "brick" power adapter.
According to the CPSC notice, consumers should stop using the recalled minifridges immediately and visit www.cooluli.com/pages/product-notices-recalls to check their model and batch numbers. Consumers with recalled minifridges are instructed to unplug the unit, cut the power cord, and submit photos to Cooluli showing the model and batch numbers. Cooluli will provide a free replacement DC power cord and a permanent sticker to cover the AC port. CPSC database records list no other enforcement actions for Ningbo Iceberg Electronic Appliance Co., Ltd.
Aug 20, 2026, 10:10 a.m. ETFirst report
Cooluli Recalls 250,000 Minifridges Over Fire and Burn Hazards
In a developing situation, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall notice on August 13, 2026, for about 250,000 Cooluli 10-Liter and 15-Liter minifridges. According to the CPSC recall notice, the electrical switch on the recalled minifridges can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards. The recalled units were manufactured by Ningbo Iceberg Electronic Appliance Co., Ltd., of China.
The recall covers 10-Liter and 15-Liter Cooluli minifridges with an internal power supply and two power input ports (AC and DC) on the back. The removable power cord does not have a "brick" power adapter. "Cooluli" is printed on the front, and units were sold in various colors including black, blue, green, white and red, or with multicolored patterns, photos and logos in the Infinity, Classic, Glow Beauty and Vibe Series. The recall includes batch numbers 1535 through 1545 and 1200000 through 1202080, printed on a label on the inside of the minifridge door.
According to CPSC recall records, Cooluli has received at least 19 reports of minifridges smoking, sparking, burning, melting, overheating or catching fire, resulting in property damages totaling more than $80,000. One consumer reported a smoke inhalation injury. CPSC records show no other enforcement action for Ningbo Iceberg Electronic Appliance Co., Ltd., though database records say nothing about fault in this action.
According to the CPSC notice, consumers should stop using the recalled minifridges immediately and contact Cooluli for a free replacement power cord. Consumers are asked to visit www.cooluli.com/pages/product-notices-recalls to enter model and batch numbers. Those with recalled units will be instructed to unplug the minifridge, cut the power cord, and submit photos showing the model and batch numbers to Cooluli, which will provide a replacement DC power cord and a permanent sticker to cover the AC port. The official notice is filed as recall number 26685.
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