Cooling Gel Pad Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

AMTRADING LLC voluntarily recalled the Hoovy Cooling Gel Insert Pad sold for car seats and strollers, on September 25, 2025. The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall, numbered 25-476, after receiving one report of a serious burn injury. The recalled pads can overheat when left in direct sun or inside a parked car, creating a risk of burns to young children. One child was hurt this way and needed medical care after the pad grew too hot. The recall covers pads sold at Target and online, with the details below. It remains open, with no closure notice issued. AMTRADING is offering owners a full refund after they register the recalled pad.

Latest Hoovy Cooling Gel Insert Pad Recall Updates

September 25, 2025: CPSC Announces Hoovy Cooling Gel Pad Recall

CPSC announced AMTRADING’s voluntary recall of about 20,000 Hoovy Cooling Gel Insert Pads, recall number 25-476, per the CPSC’s recall notice [1]. A child suffered a second-degree burn injury and needed medical care. The recalled pads can overheat outdoors or inside a warm vehicle, posing a burn hazard to young children who cannot move away from the heat on their own. AMTRADING is offering a full refund to owners who register their pad.

Which Cooling Gel Pads Are Affected?

AMTRADING recalled one product under this notice. The Hoovy Cooling Gel Insert Pad is sold for car seats and strollers and imported by AMTRADING LLC of Brielle, New Jersey. The same identifiers appear on AMTRADING’s own recall page [2]. Check them against your pad:

• Hoovy Cooling Gel Insert Pad for car seats and strollers, SKU HV-1275, UPC 850001215008, imported by AMTRADING LLC
• Black cooling gel pad printed with a white Hoovy logo, measuring about 16.5 by 14.25 inches

AMTRADING sold the pad at Target stores, Target.com, and Walmart.com between March and July 2025, for $20 to $25. If your pad matches the SKU, UPC, or description above, it is part of this recall.

Why Were the Cooling Gel Pads Recalled?

AMTRADING recalled the Hoovy Cooling Gel Insert Pad because the gel insert can become hot inside a parked car or in the sun, even for a short time. That heat creates a burn hazard for young children. That hazard is separate from the one burn incident reported to CPSC and AMTRADING. The recall applies to every affected pad sold under SKU HV-1275 during the sale period, no matter when it was purchased. AMTRADING’s own recall page confirms the same overheating risk for babies riding in a car seat or stroller and identifies the gel insert as the part that traps heat, matching the hazard the CPSC notice names.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

AMTRADING and CPSC have received one consumer report connected to the Hoovy Cooling Gel Insert Pad recall. The child in that report suffered second-degree burns to his back after contact with an overheated pad and required medical treatment. No other injury, illness, or death has been reported in connection with this recall. That single report was enough for AMTRADING to recall about 20,000 pads nationwide as a precaution. A reported incident is not proof every pad caused harm, but CPSC and AMTRADING record every report tied to recall 25-476. Anyone burned by the pad, or whose pad became unusually hot, should report it to AMTRADING or to CPSC.

What Should Consumers Do?

Consumers who own a recalled Hoovy Cooling Gel Insert Pad should take the following steps:

1. Stop using the pad right away. It can overheat in direct sunlight or inside a closed vehicle, posing a burn risk.
2. Do not return the pad to the store where you bought it.
3. Email AMTRADING at info@hoovyproducts.com with “Recall” in the subject line, plus your name, address, phone number, and email address.
4. Attach a photo of the pad cut in half along the seam, with your initials and the date written on a piece of paper next to it.
5. Call AMTRADING toll-free at 888-259-1411, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, if you prefer to register by phone or have questions.
6. Wait for AMTRADING to confirm eligibility and email instructions, typically within two to three business days.
7. Watch for a refund check by mail once AMTRADING processes the registration.

Legal Options

The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation‘s current docket, per the JPML’s pending-MDL list, lists no matching case for the Hoovy Cooling Gel Insert Pad recall [3]. A parent whose child was burned by a recalled pad may have an individual product-liability claim, under a design-defect or failure-to-warn theory. A recall does not automatically establish liability or eligibility for compensation. Accepting AMTRADING’s refund is a separate step from any legal claim.

Filing Deadlines

State law sets the deadline for filing an injury claim over the recalled pad, not this recall notice. That deadline shifts depending on where the injured person lives and when the injury happened. Anyone considering a legal claim over a burn from the recalled pad should confirm the applicable deadline with a lawyer promptly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Sue If My Child Was Injured by the Hoovy Cooling Gel Pad?

Yes, you may be able to sue if your child was injured by the Hoovy Cooling Gel Pad. An individual product-liability claim may be possible, and Legal Options above explains the likely theories. A lawyer can review the injury details and confirm what fits your case.

Do I Have a Cooling Gel Pad Class Action Lawsuit?

No, no class action lawsuit has been filed for the Hoovy Cooling Gel Insert Pad recall. The JPML’s pending-MDL list, current as of September 1, 2026, carries no matching multidistrict litigation for this product. An individual product-liability claim may still be possible.

Do I Need Proof of Purchase to Get a Refund or File a Claim?

No, you do not need proof of purchase for the standard refund. AMTRADING verifies the pad itself, through the photo and initials you submit, rather than a purchase receipt. The refund is only available to consumers who still have the recalled pad and register it with AMTRADING.

Is the Hoovy Cooling Gel Pad Recall Still Active?

Yes, the Hoovy Cooling Gel Pad recall was still active as of September 29, 2026, the last time this page was checked. AMTRADING and CPSC have not issued a termination or closure notice, so the recall remains open and owners can still register for a refund.

What Should I Do If My Hoovy Cooling Gel Pad Overheated but No One Was Burned?

If your Hoovy Cooling Gel Pad overheated but no one was burned, you should stop using it immediately. It can still reach unsafe temperatures in the sun or a hot car. Register it for a refund the same way as a pad involved in an injury.

Were Any Other Hoovy Products Recalled Besides the Cooling Gel Pad?

No, no other Hoovy products were recalled besides the Cooling Gel Pad. This recall notice covers only the Hoovy Cooling Gel Insert Pad, so owners of other Hoovy items are not affected.

References

1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/AMTRADING-Recalls-Hoovy-Cooling-Gel-Insert-Pads-for-Car-Seats-and-Strollers-Due-to-Burn-Hazard
2. https://hoovyproducts.com/pages/product-recall
3. https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/pending-mdls-0