Table of contents
- Latest AmazonBasics Electronics Fire Lawsuit Updates
- October 1, 2026: Insurer Sues Amazon over Coffee Maker Fire
- March 14, 2025: Amazon Sues the CPSC over a Recall Order
- January 26, 2025: CPSC Final Order Against Amazon Takes Effect
- June 14, 2021: CPSC Reviews AmazonBasics Items Highlighted by CNN
- June 11, 2019: Amazon Recalls AmazonBasics Space Heaters
- March 13, 2018: Amazon Recalls AmazonBasics Power Banks
- What Is AmazonBasics Electronics Fire?
- Who May Be Affected?
- Reported Injuries or Damages
- Recall and Regulatory Background
- Evidence to Preserve
- Filing Deadlines
- Potential Compensation
- Frequently Asked Questions
- What Should I Do After an AmazonBasics Fire?
- Can Amazon Be Held Liable for Its Private-Label Product?
- Which Amazon Basics Coffee Maker Is Named in the Wisconsin Suit?
- Who Imported the Recalled AmazonBasics Space Heaters?
AmazonBasics electronics have drawn overheating and fire reports, including a 2019 recall of about 377,000 ceramic space heaters. In 2021, the Consumer Product Safety Commission was reviewing at least eight AmazonBasics items.
On October 1, 2026, an insurer sued Amazon.com, Inc. in federal court in Wisconsin. The suit blames an Amazon Basics coffee maker for a house fire on October 2, 2024, and alleges its thermostat failed.
No class action or MDL covers AmazonBasics electronics. Amazon also recalled about 260,000 portable power banks in 2018. If an AmazonBasics product overheated, stop using it.
Latest AmazonBasics Electronics Fire Lawsuit Updates
October 1, 2026: Insurer Sues Amazon over Coffee Maker Fire
On October 1, 2026, Mutual of Wausau Insurance Corporation sued Amazon in federal court in Wisconsin. It seeks $301,936 over an October 2, 2024 fire tied to an Amazon Basics coffee maker, per Insurance Business [1].
No court has ruled on the merits of the allegations. The suit names Amazon.com, Inc. as its sole defendant in the federal case.
March 14, 2025: Amazon Sues the CPSC over a Recall Order
On March 14, 2025, Amazon sued the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in federal court in the District of Maryland, as MDM reported [2].
Amazon argued the agency overstepped its authority by ordering a recall of third-party products, not AmazonBasics items. It also argued it is a third-party logistics provider and not a distributor.
January 26, 2025: CPSC Final Order Against Amazon Takes Effect
On January 26, 2025, the CPSC’s final Decision and Order against Amazon took effect, according to the CPSC release [3]. It requires Amazon to notify purchasers and refund consumers for third-party products it distributed.
The CPSC found in July 2024 that Amazon is a distributor of certain third-party products. More than 400,000 products are subject to the order.
June 14, 2021: CPSC Reviews AmazonBasics Items Highlighted by CNN
On June 14, 2021, CNN reported that the CPSC was reviewing at least eight AmazonBasics items highlighted in its 2020 investigation [4].
CNN said the agency told it so in letters. The CPSC did not say how many products are under review or what safety concerns it is examining.
June 11, 2019: Amazon Recalls AmazonBasics Space Heaters
On June 11, 2019, Amazon and the CPSC announced recall 19-752 of about 377,000 AmazonBasics 1500 watt ceramic space heaters [5]. The CPSC said the heaters can overheat and pose fire and burn hazards.
About 18,000 were sold in Canada and 3,765 in Mexico. The CPSC told owners to stop using the heaters.
March 13, 2018: Amazon Recalls AmazonBasics Power Banks
On March 13, 2018, the CPSC and Amazon announced recall 18-728 of about 260,000 AmazonBasics portable power banks, per CPSC [6].
The CPSC said the battery can overheat and ignite. The power banks sold for between $9 and $40, and owners could get a refund.
What Is AmazonBasics Electronics Fire?
According to Fire Engineering, citing CNN, AmazonBasics electronics are Amazon-branded electronic products. They include surge protectors, phone-charging cords, a patio heater, a battery charger and a voice-activated microwave [7].
The CPSC is the federal agency that oversees consumer product safety, including the recalls of AmazonBasics heaters and power banks.
Who May Be Affected?
Owners of the recalled AmazonBasics heaters may be affected if a heater overheated. They sold on Amazon sites from October 2017 through March 2019 under ASIN B074MWKSLX, B074MX8VNR, B074MR2HGM and B074MWRLZM.
Owners of AmazonBasics portable power banks may also be affected. They sold from December 2014 through July 2017 under product ID B00LRK8EVO, B00LRK8HJ8, B00LRK8I7O, B00LRK8IV0, B00LRK8JDC and B00ZQ4JQAA.
People whose homes or belongings were damaged by a fire involving an AmazonBasics item may be affected. The coffee maker fire alleged in the Wisconsin suit is one example.
Only an individual legal review can say whether you qualify, because it depends on your own facts and on the details of the fire.
Reported Injuries or Damages
The Wisconsin complaint alleges substantial damage to a dwelling and personal property after a coffee maker fire. The family had to relocate temporarily. The insurer paid its policyholders under a homeowners policy.
CPSC recall reports do not prove fault. For the 2019 space heater recall, Amazon received 25 reports in the United States and 5 in Canada. They described overheating, burning or sparking.
Two reports included minor damage to power outlets. The CPSC said no injuries were associated with the incidents. Amazon told CNN none of the products CNN investigated had been recalled or discontinued for safety concerns.
For the 2018 power bank recall, Amazon received 53 reports of overheating in the U.S., including one of chemical burns and four of property damage.
Recall and Regulatory Background
CPSC recall 19-752 offered owners of the AmazonBasics space heaters a full refund. The heaters sold for between $25 and $35. Contact Amazon at amazonspaceheaterrecall@amazon.com or 888-280-4331.
The CPSC’s Decision and Order against Amazon covers third-party products sold through Fulfilled by Amazon. AmazonBasics products fall outside it. A recall does not prove liability.
Evidence to Preserve
Keep the burned unit unaltered, and gather these items after any AmazonBasics fire:
- The product and its box
- The model number and the ASIN or product ID
- Your order email and Amazon account purchase records
- Photos and video of the damage
- Fire department and insurance reports
- Repair and medical records
- Messages with Amazon, the seller or your insurer
Filing Deadlines
Filing deadlines come from state law. They vary with where you live and when the fire, injury or loss happened and was discovered.
A claim can end if you miss a deadline, even with strong facts. Check with a lawyer promptly so you know which deadline applies to your situation and how much time you have left.
Potential Compensation
A fire claim may include damages such as medical expenses, property damage, lost income and pain and suffering. The Wisconsin suit seeks subrogation damages for insured losses, plus costs and interest.
Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. A court or settlement sets any potential compensation for your own facts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Should I Do After an AmazonBasics Fire?
After an AmazonBasics fire, report the hazard to the CPSC by calling 800-638-2772 or going to SaferProducts.gov. Both are the CPSC’s official ways to report a hazard with a product.
Can Amazon Be Held Liable for Its Private-Label Product?
Whether Amazon can be held liable for its private-label product is for a court to decide. The Wisconsin complaint alleges Amazon designed, sourced, labeled or sold the coffee maker and held itself out as its manufacturer. No court has ruled on that.
Which Amazon Basics Coffee Maker Is Named in the Wisconsin Suit?
The Wisconsin suit names an Amazon Basics 5-Cup Coffee Maker with Reusable Filter. The family bought it directly from Amazon in October 2023, and the kitchen was in Denmark, Wisconsin.
Who Imported the Recalled AmazonBasics Space Heaters?
Amazon, of Seattle, Washington, was the importer of the recalled AmazonBasics space heaters, per the CPSC. A separate manufacturer in China made them, and the heaters sold online at Amazon.com, Amazon.ca and Amazon.com.mx.