The August 13, 2026 recall covers specified Infinity, Classic, Glow Beauty, and Vibe Series minifridges sold through Amazon and Cooluli from January 2019 through October 2024. Consumers should stop using affected units immediately.
Cooluli is providing a replacement DC power cord and a permanent sticker covering the AC input. Anyone affected by a fire, injury, or property damage should document the refrigerator, model and batch numbers, electrical components, purchase records, and resulting losses before completing the remedy.
Quick Facts
- About 250,000 Cooluli 10-liter and 15-liter minifridges are included in the August 2026 recall.
- The electrical switch can short circuit, creating fire and burn hazards.
- Cooluli received at least 19 incident reports, more than $80,000 in property damage, and one smoke-inhalation injury report.
- The remedy includes a replacement DC power cord and a permanent sticker covering the AC port.
Table Of Contents
- Latest Cooluli Mini Fridge Recall and Lawsuit Developments
- What Is the Cooluli Mini Fridge Recall?
- Which Cooluli Mini Fridges Are Recalled?
- Why Were Cooluli Mini Fridges Recalled?
- What Incidents and Injuries Have Been Reported?
- Where Were the Recalled Minifridges Sold?
- How Can I Identify an Affected Cooluli Fridge?
- What Should Consumers Do?
- Why Evidence Preservation Matters
- Who May Be Affected?
- Who May Be Liable?
- Do I Qualify?
- What Evidence Should I Preserve?
- Do I Have a Cooluli Mini Fridge Lawsuit?
- Important Legal Actions or Recalls
- Potential Compensation
- Legal Process Overview
- Frequently Asked Questions About Cooluli Mini Fridges
- Do I Have a Cooluli Mini Fridge Lawsuit?
- What Evidence May Support a Cooluli Mini Fridge Lawsuit?
- Why Were Cooluli Mini Fridges Recalled?
- How Many Cooluli Mini Fridges Are Recalled?
- Which Cooluli Series Are Affected?
- Were Any Injuries Reported?
- What Is the Cooluli Recall Remedy?
- Where Were the Recalled Minifridges Sold?
- References
Latest Cooluli Mini Fridge Recall and Lawsuit Developments
August 2026
- August 13, 2026 – CPSC announced the recall of about 250,000 Cooluli 10-liter and 15-liter minifridges because an electrical switch can short circuit and create fire and burn hazards. Cooluli received at least 19 reports involving smoking, sparking, burning, melting, overheating, or fire, more than $80,000 in property damage, and one smoke-inhalation injury [1]
- August 13, 2026 – Consumers were instructed to stop using recalled units and contact Cooluli for a replacement DC power cord and a permanent sticker covering the AC input. Owners must provide model and batch information and submit photographs during the verification process [1]
What Is the Cooluli Mini Fridge Recall?
The recall involves certain 10-liter and 15-liter Cooluli minifridges with internal power supplies. Recalled units have separate AC and DC power-input ports on the back rather than only a single DC port.
The removable power cord on affected refrigerators does not use an external power-adapter brick. “Cooluli” is printed on the front of the minifridge.
The affected products include units from the Infinity, Classic, Glow Beauty, and Vibe Series in several colors, patterns, photographs, and logo designs.
Which Cooluli Mini Fridges Are Recalled?
The recall includes batch numbers 1535 through 1545 and 1200000 through 1202080. The model number, labeled “ITEM #:”, and batch number appear on a label inside the refrigerator door.
Consumers should verify the batch information and electrical configuration rather than relying solely on product size or appearance.
Cooluli continues to sell 10-liter Infinity models that function as portable coolers and warmers with AC and DC power options [2]
Why Were Cooluli Mini Fridges Recalled?
CPSC says the electrical switch in affected refrigerators can short circuit. That failure can create excessive heat and lead to smoking, sparking, melting, burning, or fire.
The recall concerns the electrical system rather than the contents stored inside the refrigerator. After an incident, relevant evidence may include the switch, AC and DC ports, original cord, surrounding plastic housing, outlet, and nearby fire damage.
Consumers should not intentionally plug in or test a recalled refrigerator to determine whether it will fail.
What Incidents and Injuries Have Been Reported?
Cooluli has received at least 19 reports involving recalled refrigerators smoking, sparking, burning, melting, overheating, or catching fire.
The reported incidents resulted in more than $80,000 in property damage. CPSC also identifies one reported smoke-inhalation injury.
The recall notice does not describe additional physical injuries. Any potential claim should therefore rely on the medical and incident evidence associated with the individual event.
Where Were the Recalled Minifridges Sold?
The recalled refrigerators were sold online through Amazon.com and Cooluli.com from January 2019 through October 2024 for approximately $80 to $120.
Ningbo Iceberg Electronic Appliance Co., Ltd., of China, manufactured the recalled refrigerators. Lisse USA LLC, of Brooklyn, New York, imported them.
CPSC identifies the action as recall number 26-685.
How Can I Identify an Affected Cooluli Fridge?
First, determine whether the refrigerator is a 10-liter or 15-liter Cooluli unit with separate AC and DC input ports on the back. Recalled units also have a removable power cord without an external adapter brick.
Next, open the refrigerator door and locate the model and batch label. Compare that information with the batch ranges listed in the CPSC recall notice.
Cooluli’s current Classic 15-liter product information shows that the company continues to sell portable cooler/warmer units with AC and DC power connections, making precise batch identification important [3]
What Should Consumers Do?
Consumers should stop using recalled Cooluli minifridges immediately and contact Cooluli to determine whether their unit qualifies for the replacement remedy.
Consumers with confirmed recalled units will be instructed to unplug the refrigerator, cut the existing power cord, and submit photographs showing the refrigerator’s model and batch numbers.
Cooluli will then provide a replacement DC power cord and a permanent sticker covering the AC port.
Why Evidence Preservation Matters
The recall remedy requires consumers to alter the original power cord. If a fire, smoke event, physical injury, or property-damage incident already occurred, documenting the refrigerator before altering components may be important.
Photographs should show the entire refrigerator, model and batch label, electrical switch, AC and DC ports, original cord, plug, melting, soot, burn marks, outlet damage, and surrounding property damage.
Amazon or Cooluli order histories, insurance records, fire-department reports, repair estimates, photographs, and medical records may provide additional evidence.
Who May Be Affected?
Potentially affected people include consumers who used recalled Cooluli minifridges in bedrooms, dorm rooms, offices, homes, beauty spaces, or other locations.
Current Cooluli products in these sizes are marketed as portable cooling and warming appliances. For example, the Vibe 15-liter model is designed as a combined cooler and warmer for snacks, drinks, and other items [4]
People nearby may also be affected by smoke or fire even if they did not purchase or operate the refrigerator.
Who May Be Liable?
Potentially responsible parties may include a manufacturer, importer, distributor, retailer, component supplier, or another company involved in designing, manufacturing, importing, or selling the affected refrigerator.
Potential claims may involve defective design, manufacturing defects, inadequate warnings, negligence, breach of warranty, or other legal theories available under applicable state law.
The recall does not automatically establish liability. Product identification, the electrical failure, causation, injuries, property damage, and governing law must be evaluated individually.
Do I Qualify?
- Did you own or use a recalled 10-liter or 15-liter Cooluli minifridge?
- Did the refrigerator smoke, spark, overheat, melt, burn, short circuit, or catch fire?
- Did the incident cause smoke exposure, medical treatment, a physical injury, or documented property damage?
- Do you have the refrigerator, model and batch numbers, photographs, purchase records, fire reports, repair estimates, or medical records?
An individualized legal review can determine whether the recalled product, electrical failure, injury or property damage, available evidence, and applicable filing deadlines support a potential claim.
What Evidence Should I Preserve?
Preserve photographs of the refrigerator, model and batch label, electrical switch, AC and DC ports, original power cord, plug, outlet, and any melted or burned components when this can be done safely.
Save Amazon or Cooluli order histories, receipts, emails, warranty records, insurance claims, fire reports, repair estimates, photographs, and videos.
If medical care was required, preserve medical records, bills, discharge instructions, and documentation connecting treatment to smoke exposure or another injury from the incident.
Do I Have a Cooluli Mini Fridge Lawsuit?
If you or a loved one suffered an injury or property damage involving a recalled Cooluli minifridge, you may have legal options. Contact Schmidt & Clark for a free case review.
Important Legal Actions or Recalls
| Event | Month/Year | Type | Status | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooluli minifridge recall | August 2026 | Consumer product recall | Replacement remedy | CPSC | About 250,000 units |
| Incident reports disclosed | August 2026 | Fire incident reports | 19 reports identified | CPSC | One injury reported |
Potential Compensation
Potential compensation may include emergency evaluation, medical treatment, follow-up care, medications, and other expenses associated with a documented injury.
Property-related damages may include damaged belongings, structural repairs, smoke cleanup, temporary housing, insurance deductibles, and other documented losses available under applicable law.
Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Legal Process Overview
Free case review: The initial review may address the Cooluli model, batch number, purchase history, electrical failure, injuries, property damage, and available evidence.
Investigation. Attorneys may review the refrigerator, original power cord, electrical ports, photographs, recall information, purchase records, fire reports, medical evidence, and witness accounts.
Filing. A lawsuit may be filed when available evidence and governing law support one or more claims. Filing deadlines vary by jurisdiction.
Discovery/negotiation: The parties may exchange electrical-design records, testing materials, incident information, sales records, photographs, expert opinions, medical evidence, and testimony while discussing possible resolution.
Resolution: A case may conclude through settlement, dismissal, court ruling, or trial. No outcome or timeline can be guaranteed.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cooluli Mini Fridges
Do I Have a Cooluli Mini Fridge Lawsuit?
A potential claim may warrant review if a recalled Cooluli minifridge experienced an electrical failure that caused a documented injury or property damage. Eligibility depends on product identification, causation, damages, available evidence, and applicable law.
What Evidence May Support a Cooluli Mini Fridge Lawsuit?
Evidence may include the refrigerator, model and batch numbers, original power cord, photographs, purchase records, fire reports, insurance documents, repair estimates, and medical records. Evidence showing the condition of the electrical components before the recall remedy is completed may also be useful.
Why Were Cooluli Mini Fridges Recalled?
CPSC says the electrical switch can short circuit, creating fire and burn hazards. Reported incidents have involved smoking, sparking, burning, melting, overheating, and fire.
How Many Cooluli Mini Fridges Are Recalled?
CPSC reports that about 250,000 10-liter and 15-liter minifridges are included in the recall. Consumers still need to verify the model, batch range, and electrical configuration of their particular refrigerator.
Which Cooluli Series Are Affected?
The recall covers specified 10-liter and 15-liter units from the Infinity, Classic, Glow Beauty, and Vibe Series. Not every Cooluli refrigerator is necessarily affected, so consumers should check the identifying label inside the door.
Were Any Injuries Reported?
One consumer reported a smoke-inhalation injury. CPSC also reports more than $80,000 in property damage associated with at least 19 incidents.
What Is the Cooluli Recall Remedy?
Cooluli will provide eligible consumers with a replacement DC power cord and a permanent sticker covering the AC port. Consumers must verify their model and batch numbers and follow the company’s photograph and cord-cutting instructions.
Where Were the Recalled Minifridges Sold?
The recalled refrigerators were sold through Amazon.com and Cooluli.com from January 2019 through October 2024. CPSC reports that they sold for approximately $80 to $120.
References
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Cooluli-Recalls-10-Liter-and-15-Liter-Minifridges-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards
- https://cooluli.com/products/infinity-10-liter-mini-fridge
- https://cooluli.com/products/classic-15-liter-portable-mini-fridge
- https://cooluli.com/products/vibe-15-liter-dry-erase-mini-fridge