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

The Consumer Product Safety Commission and IcyBreeze Cooling LLC recalled about 22,600 IcyBreeze Buddy portable misting fans on September 18, 2025 after reports the fans could catch fire. The recall remains open, with no closure or termination announced. The recalled fans were sold in slate blue, gray, and seafoam colors. They were sold at icybreeze.com and Amazon.com from November 2023 through August 2024 for about $150 each. IcyBreeze Cooling LLC imported the fans, which were manufactured in China. CPSC says the fan can overheat while charging and ignite, posing a fire hazard. Owners should stop using it, cut the power cord, and submit a photo through IcyBreeze’s online form to get the $150 credit.

Latest IcyBreeze Cooling Fan Recall Updates

September 18, 2025: CPSC Announces Recall of IcyBreeze Buddy Fans

CPSC‘s recall notice (No. 25-468) says IcyBreeze Cooling LLC voluntarily recalled about 22,600 IcyBreeze Buddy fans after reports that they could overheat and catch fire during charging [1]. The recall covers fans sold online through August 2024. IcyBreeze Cooling LLC is offering a credit to owners who cut the power cord, photograph it, and submit both through its online recall form.

Which IcyBreeze Cooling Fans Are Affected?

The recall covers IcyBreeze Buddy portable misting fans, marketed under the IcyBreeze Cooling Fan name, with these features:

• Color: slate blue, gray, or seafoam
• Branding: “ICYBREEZE” printed on both the fan and the base
• Power: a 10,000 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery for up to 7 hours, or AC power
• Tank: a 1.5-liter water tank for continuous misting

CPSC’s recall notice lists no separate model, lot, or serial numbers for the fan. Owners should instead check the color, branding, and features above against a purchased unit. CPSC’s recall notice reports a unit count for the United States only. It does not give a separate number of fans sold outside the country. The same color and branding identify a recalled fan wherever it was purchased.

Why Were the IcyBreeze Cooling Fans Recalled?

IcyBreeze Buddy fans were recalled because the lithium-ion battery can overheat during charging and catch fire, creating a hazard, according to CPSC’s recall notice. IcyBreeze Cooling LLC has said the incidents behind this recall involved overheating during charging. The U.S. Fire Administration says these batteries should be stored at room temperature, charged only between 32 and 105 degrees Fahrenheit, and kept away from anything that can burn when not in use [2]. It also advises consumers to stop using a lithium-ion battery at the first sign of heat, odor, or a change in shape. IcyBreeze markets this recalled fan as the IcyBreeze Buddy Portable Misting Fan. This page uses the IcyBreeze Cooling Fan name from its own title to refer to the same product.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

IcyBreeze Cooling LLC received seven reports describing the Buddy fan overheating during charging. Two of those reports ended in a fire, and no injuries have been reported. The count reflects what was known when CPSC announced the recall. It does not rule out a later report of injury or property loss. A report to a company or to a government agency does not by itself prove that a product defect caused a specific fire, injury, or financial loss. It shows only what a consumer described experiencing at the time. Anyone who experienced a fire, burn, or other loss connected to this recall can find reporting and contact steps in the next section.

What Should Consumers Do?

Consumers who own a recalled IcyBreeze Buddy fan should take these steps:

1. Stop using and charging the fan immediately.
2. Cut the fan’s power cord so it cannot be used or charged again.
3. Photograph the cut cord and submit it through IcyBreeze’s online recall form at icybreeze.com to request the $150 credit. Proof of purchase is not required.
4. Do not put the fan or its battery in household trash, curbside recycling, or a retail battery-collection box. Call a municipal household hazardous-waste facility first to ask whether it accepts recalled lithium-ion devices.
5. Contact IcyBreeze at 817-900-2664 (9 a.m.-5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday) or support@icybreeze.com with questions about the credit, or report a fire or injury to CPSC through SaferProducts.gov.

Legal Options

A CPSC recall does not automatically establish a legal claim or liability, and eligibility for a case differs from recall eligibility. Consumers who suffered a burn, property damage, or other loss from a fan fire may want legal advice. No lawsuit, class action, or multidistrict case over the IcyBreeze Buddy fans has been publicly reported. The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation‘s Pending MDLs page does not mention this product [3]. Schmidt & Clark can explain which filing deadlines may apply, based on where you live.

Filing Deadlines

Deadlines for filing a legal claim come from state law, not from this recall, and they can be shorter than most people expect. How much time a consumer has can depend on where they live and when the fire, injury, or property loss happened. Some states start the clock on the date of discovery rather than the date of the incident. A missed filing deadline can end a claim outright, no matter how strong the facts are. Anyone considering a claim connected to this recall should talk with a lawyer promptly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the IcyBreeze Buddy Fan Still Sold?

No, the IcyBreeze Buddy fan is no longer sold. The icybreeze.com site redirects entirely to Solo Stove’s Windchill Coolers product line. No IcyBreeze misting fan is listed for sale anywhere on it.

Is the IcyBreeze Recall Still Active?

Yes, the IcyBreeze Buddy recall is still active. CPSC’s recall notice was last confirmed live on September 25, 2026. It still lists the same credit remedy and carries no notice that the recall has closed or been terminated.

What Should I Do If My IcyBreeze Fan Overheated or Caught Fire?

If your IcyBreeze fan overheated or caught fire, stop using it right away and move it away from anything flammable. Photograph the damage, save your purchase and recall paperwork, and consider talking with a lawyer, since a fire tied to this recall may support a separate claim.

How Long Does the $150 IcyBreeze Credit Take to Arrive?

The $150 IcyBreeze credit can take up to 60 days to arrive after a consumer submits the recall form and photo. CPSC’s notice says the credit can be used at Solo Stove and other Solo Brands companies.

Do I Need to Keep the Fan After Requesting the Recall Credit?

Yes, you need to keep the fan after requesting the recall credit. IcyBreeze’s own recall instructions say to keep the disabled unit until the credit has been approved, since the process can take up to 60 days.

Who Made the Recalled IcyBreeze Buddy Fan?

The recalled IcyBreeze Buddy fan was made by IcyBreeze Cooling LLC, which is based in Grapevine, Texas. The fans were manufactured in China before reaching U.S. shoppers as the IcyBreeze Cooling 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.jpml.uscourts.gov/pending-mdls-0