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Cooluli Mini Fridge Lawsuit Update: Injuries, Recall Status, and Legal Options

Cooluli recalled about 250,000 10-liter and 15-liter minifridges because an electrical switch can short circuit and create fire and burn hazards. At least 19 incidents involving smoking, sparking, burning, melting, overheating, or fire have been reported, resulting in more than $80,000 in property damage and one reported smoke-inhalation injury.

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Table of contents
  1. Latest Cooluli Mini Fridge Lawsuit Updates
  2. August 13, 2026: CPSC Announces Cooluli Minifridge Recall
  3. Who May Be Affected?
  4. Reported Injuries or Damages
  5. Recall and Regulatory Background
  6. Evidence to Preserve
  7. Filing Deadlines
  8. Frequently Asked Questions
  9. Who Made and Imported the Recalled Cooluli Mini Fridges?
  10. How Do I Contact Cooluli About the Recall?
  11. What Does the Research Say About the Cooluli Mini Fridge Fire Hazard?
  12. What Should I Do with a Recalled Cooluli Mini Fridge?
  13. What Colors Did the Recalled Cooluli Mini Fridges Come In?
  14. References
The Cooluli 10-Liter and 15-Liter minifridges were recalled in August 2026 because the electrical switch can short circuit. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says this poses fire and burn hazards. About 250,000 units are covered. Cooluli has received at least 19 reports of smoking, sparking, melting or fire. Property damage totals more than $80,000, and one consumer reported a smoke inhalation injury. Owners should stop using the minifridges and contact Cooluli. The recall is the only formal action so far. CPSC’s notice and Cooluli’s notice page mention no lawsuit, class action or MDL.
Lawsuit at a glance
  • Case or litigation name: None named in the notices
  • Defendants: None named in the notices
  • Court and docket number, when available: Not stated in the notices
  • MDL number, judge, and case count, when an MDL exists: Not stated in the notices
  • Filing date: Not stated in the notices
  • Main allegations: No lawsuit allegations; CPSC states the minifridges’ electrical switch can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards
  • Products or people involved: Cooluli 10-Liter and 15-Liter minifridges in the Infinity, Classic, Glow Beauty and Vibe Series, batch numbers 1535 through 1545 and 1200000 through 1202080, sold January 2019 through October 2024

Latest Cooluli Mini Fridge Lawsuit Updates

August 13, 2026: CPSC Announces Cooluli Minifridge Recall

CPSC and Cooluli announced recall 26-685 of about 250,000 Cooluli 10-Liter and 15-Liter minifridges [1]. A switch short circuit can cause fire and burn hazards. Owners are told to contact Cooluli for a free replacement power cord. Cooluli says it is sending eligible customers a free repair kit at no cost.

Who May Be Affected?

You may be affected if you own a Cooluli 10-Liter or 15-Liter minifridge. The recalled units have an internal power supply and two power input ports on the back, AC and DC. The recall covers the Infinity, Classic, Glow Beauty and Vibe Series. The label inside the minifridge door shows the model and batch number. Recalled batch numbers run from 1535 through 1545 and from 1200000 through 1202080. Amazon.com and Cooluli.com sold the minifridges from January 2019 through October 2024 for between $80 and $120. Smoke inhalation and property damage are the harms reported so far. Whether you have a claim depends on an individual legal review.
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Reported Injuries or Damages

CPSC’s notice lists at least 19 reports of the minifridges smoking, sparking, burning, melting, overheating or catching fire. Together they caused property damage of more than $80,000. WPTV reported the same figures [2]. One person reported a smoke inhalation injury. These are regulator incident reports, not court allegations. They do not prove that the switch caused every incident. The regulator’s finding is a short circuit risk in the electrical switch.

Recall and Regulatory Background

Cooluli’s recall page says the company is voluntarily recalling older units because a switch can overheat [3]. A recall does not prove liability or decide whether any owner has a legal claim.

Evidence to Preserve

Keep these items before you cut the power cord, because the recall steps require cutting it:
  • Photographs of the model (ITEM #) and batch number label inside the door.
  • Photographs of the back AC and DC ports, the switch and the power cord.
  • Purchase records from Amazon.com or Cooluli.com.
  • Photographs of any smoke, burn or fire damage.
  • Medical records for smoke inhalation or burns.
  • Messages with Cooluli about the minifridge or the recall.

Filing Deadlines

Filing deadlines come from state law and differ by state. Your deadline also depends on when the injury or damage occurred. Missing it can end a claim even with strong facts, so talk to a lawyer promptly. Related Articles:

Frequently Asked Questions

Who Made and Imported the Recalled Cooluli Mini Fridges?

The recalled Cooluli mini fridges were made by Ningbo Iceberg Electronic Appliance Co., Ltd., of China. Lisse USA LLC, of Brooklyn, New York, imported them. Cooluli’s page says MM Products took over the Cooluli brand from Lisse USA.

How Do I Contact Cooluli About the Recall?

To contact Cooluli about the recall, call 718-834-5312 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. You can also email recall@cooluli.com or visit www.cooluli.com/pages/product-notices-recalls. CPSC lists these contact details in its notice.

What Does the Research Say About the Cooluli Mini Fridge Fire Hazard?

The Cooluli mini fridge fire hazard research is the CPSC finding that the switch can short circuit. Cooluli’s own page adds that the selector switch between Cooling and Warming modes can overheat on some older units.

What Should I Do with a Recalled Cooluli Mini Fridge?

With a recalled Cooluli mini fridge, unplug it, cut the power cord and submit photos of the model and batch numbers to Cooluli. Cooluli then sends a new DC cord and a sticker for the AC port.

What Colors Did the Recalled Cooluli Mini Fridges Come In?

The recalled Cooluli mini fridges came in black, blue, green, white and red in both the 10-liter and 15-liter sizes. Some also had multicolored patterns, photos and logos, according to WPTV.

References

  1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Cooluli-Recalls-10-Liter-and-15-Liter-Minifridges-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards
  2. https://www.wptv.com/life/recalls/certain-minifridges-sold-on-amazon-recalled-due-to-fire-and-burn-hazards
  3. https://www.cooluli.com/pages/product-notices-recalls