IcyBreeze Buddy Misting Fan Recall Lawsuit: Fire Hazard, Recall Status, and Legal Options

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of about 22,600 IcyBreeze Buddy Portable Misting Fans on September 18, 2025. IcyBreeze Cooling LLC sold the misting fans online at icybreeze.com and Amazon.com between November 2023 and August 2024. The fan’s misting system can overheat while charging and ignite, posing a fire hazard. The company had received seven overheating reports, including two fires, and the recall remains open with no closure announced. Owners of an IcyBreeze Buddy fan should stop using and charging it right away. Next, disable the unit the way IcyBreeze instructs and follow the steps below to request the $150 credit toward Solo Brands products.

Latest IcyBreeze Buddy Misting Fan Recall Updates

September 18, 2025: CPSC Announces the IcyBreeze Buddy Fan Recall

On September 18, 2025, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said IcyBreeze Cooling LLC voluntarily recalled about 22,600 Buddy Portable Misting Fans. The misting system could overheat during charging and catch fire, the commission said [1]. By the time of the announcement, IcyBreeze had received seven reports of the fan overheating while charging. Two of those reports resulted in fire, and no injuries had been reported.

Which IcyBreeze Buddy Misting Fans Are Affected?

The recall notice and the CPSC’s published listing describe the following identifiers for fans covered by this IcyBreeze Buddy recall:

• Every Buddy portable misting fan IcyBreeze sold, regardless of color, since the notice does not list separate model numbers or lot codes
• Fans marked with the IcyBreeze brand name, powered by either AC current from the wall or the fan’s rechargeable 12-volt battery pack
• IcyBreeze Buddy fans bought directly from icybreeze.com or through an Amazon.com marketplace listing during the sale period the recall notice describes

Anyone who bought a Buddy fan from either retailer during that period should treat their unit as recalled. There is no serial number to check, because IcyBreeze issued a blanket recall covering every unit it sold.

Why Were IcyBreeze Buddy Misting Fans Recalled?

IcyBreeze Buddy Misting Fans were recalled because their misting system could overheat and catch fire during charging, according to the CPSC’s recall notice. The notice does not describe the internal defect beyond that hazard line, so the exact failure point inside the fan is not stated. Lithium-ion batteries like the one inside the Buddy’s pack should not be charged below 32 degrees F or above 105 degrees F, the U.S. Fire Administration says [2]. Any battery that changes shape, leaks, or grows too hot should be taken out of use right away, per the same guidance. An overheating or fire report does not by itself prove a manufacturing defect. It is still the reason IcyBreeze pulled every Buddy fan from the market.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

IcyBreeze told the CPSC it had received seven reports of Buddy Portable Misting Fans overheating while the unit was plugged in and charging its rechargeable battery pack. Two of those reports involved an actual fire. The company said no injuries had been reported as of the notice’s publication date. The recall notice does not say where the seven reports came from, or whether any of them involved property damage beyond the fan itself. IcyBreeze Cooling LLC, the fan’s importer, is based in Grapevine, Texas. It submitted the seven overheating reports to the CPSC as part of the same recall filing, the notice says.

What Should Consumers Do?

Anyone who owns an IcyBreeze Buddy misting fan should take the following steps:

1. Stop using the fan and unplug it from any power source right away, and do not charge it again.
2. Remove the 12-volt battery from the base of the fan before doing anything else.
3. Unplug the detachable AC cord, then use scissors or wire cutters to cut the permanently attached charging cable.
4. Take a clear photo of the cut cable next to a handwritten note with your name and order details.
5. Submit that photo through IcyBreeze’s online recall form to start the $150 credit process.
6. Keep the disabled fan and its battery until IcyBreeze approves your credit, which its own recall notice says can take up to 60 days.
7. Once the credit arrives, throw away the fan body in household trash. Take the battery to a hazardous-waste or battery-recycling site instead of a curbside bin.
8. Call IcyBreeze at 817-900-2664 or email support@icybreeze.com with questions. Report any overheating or fire to the CPSC through SaferProducts.gov [3].

Legal Options

A product recall does not automatically establish liability or prove that a company owes compensation to everyone who owned the product. Still, anyone who suffered a burn, property damage, or other loss from an overheating or burning IcyBreeze Buddy fan may want to talk to a lawyer. A lawyer can review the specific facts. Schmidt & Clark and other firms are looking into potential claims involving the fan’s importer, its battery supplier, and the retailers that sold it. Only an individual review can show whether a specific loss supports a claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the IcyBreeze Buddy Recall Cover Other IcyBreeze Products?

No, the IcyBreeze Buddy recall does not cover other IcyBreeze products. IcyBreeze’s own recall notice, filed with the CPSC as recall 25-468, says only the Buddy misting fan is affected. IcyBreeze’s website now redirects to a Solo Stove product page, but that does not change what the recall covers.

Is There a Deadline to Submit My IcyBreeze Buddy Recall Claim?

There is no stated deadline to submit the IcyBreeze Buddy disable-and-photo form. IcyBreeze’s own instructions are saved in a March 16, 2026 archive since the live page now redirects elsewhere. They say only that processing a submission can run as long as 60 days.

Do I Have to Return My IcyBreeze Buddy Fan to File a Claim?

You do not have to return your IcyBreeze Buddy fan to file a legal claim. The disable-and-photo credit process is separate from any lawsuit. IcyBreeze’s instructions for it survive only in a March 16, 2026 archive. Keeping the fan and photos of damage can matter for a legal review.

Is the IcyBreeze Buddy Recall Still Active?

Yes, the IcyBreeze Buddy recall was still active as of September 24, 2026, the date this page was last checked. Neither the CPSC’s recall listing nor IcyBreeze’s own notice showed any termination or closure of the September 18, 2025 recall.

What Should I Do If My IcyBreeze Buddy Fan Already Caught Fire?

If your IcyBreeze Buddy fan already caught fire, stop using it and keep the damaged unit. Photograph the damage before following the disable steps IcyBreeze saved in its March 16, 2026 archived page. Save any medical records or repair estimates too, since that evidence can matter for a legal review.

Will IcyBreeze Replace My Buddy Fan Instead of Giving a Credit?

IcyBreeze will not replace your Buddy fan instead of giving a credit. Its recall notice offers only a $150 credit good toward Solo Brands merchandise. IcyBreeze’s website now redirects to Solo Stove’s site instead of offering a replacement fan.

References

1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/IcyBreeze-Cooling-Recalls-Portable-Misting-Fans-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
2. https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/home-fires/prevent-fires/batteries/
3. https://www.saferproducts.gov