Published by The recall involves about 22,600 IcyBreeze Buddy Portable Misting Fans imported by IcyBreeze Cooling LLC of Grapevine, Texas. The recalled fans were sold online through IcyBreeze.com and Amazon.com from November 2023 through August 2024 for about $150.
CPSC reported seven incidents of the recalled misting fan overheating while charging, including two reports that resulted in fire. No injuries were reported in the recall notice, but a charging-related fire can still create risks of burns, smoke exposure, emergency response, and property damage.
Consumers whose IcyBreeze Cooling fan overheated, smoked, melted, or caught fire may want to document the product before completing the recall remedy, especially because the recall process requires consumers to cut the power cord and dispose of the device under lithium-ion battery disposal rules.
Quick Facts
- IcyBreeze Cooling recalled Buddy Portable Misting Fans on September 18, 2025.
- The fan can overheat while charging and ignite, creating a fire hazard.
- CPSC reported seven overheating incidents, including two fires.
- The recall remedy offers a $150 credit for use at participating Solo Brands.
Table Of Contents
- Latest News & Updates on IcyBreeze Cooling Fan Recall Lawsuits
- What Is the IcyBreeze Cooling Fan?
- Reported Risks or Injuries
- How Does the Problem Occur, and Who May Be Liable?
- Who May Be Affected?
- Do I Qualify?
- Do I Have an IcyBreeze Cooling Fan Recall Lawsuit?
- Important Legal Actions or Recalls
- Potential Compensation
- Legal Process Overview
- Frequently Asked Questions About IcyBreeze Cooling Fan Recall Lawsuits
- What is the IcyBreeze Cooling Fan Recall Lawsuit Evaluation about?
- Which IcyBreeze Cooling fans were recalled?
- Why were IcyBreeze Cooling fans recalled?
- How many incidents were reported in the IcyBreeze Cooling recall?
- Who may qualify for an IcyBreeze Cooling Fan Recall Lawsuit?
- What should consumers do with the recalled fan?
- Can the recalled IcyBreeze fan go in household trash?
- What evidence should I save before disposing of the fan?
- References
Latest News & Updates on IcyBreeze Cooling Fan Recall Lawsuits
September 2025
CPSC announced that IcyBreeze Cooling recalled Buddy Portable Misting Fans because the fan can overheat while charging and ignite. The recall covers about 22,600 units and instructs consumers to stop using the product immediately [1].
NFPA warns that lithium-ion batteries can enter thermal runaway, producing heat, smoke, fire, or explosions if a battery cell fails or is damaged. That fire behavior is especially relevant to portable rechargeable products that may be charged inside homes, garages, vehicles, RVs, tents, or storage areas [2].
The U.S. Fire Administration advises consumers to use the charging equipment supplied with battery-powered products and to stop using a device if it overheats, changes shape, leaks, smells odd, or makes unusual noises. Those warning signs can matter when evaluating whether a recalled charging device showed signs of failure before a fire occurred [3].
What Is the IcyBreeze Cooling Fan?
The recalled product is the IcyBreeze Buddy Portable Misting Fan, a battery-operated fan with a built-in misting function. It has a 1.5-liter water tank for continuous misting and can run on AC power or a 10,000 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
The fan was marketed for up to seven hours of outdoor use on battery power. Recalled units display “ICYBREEZE” on both the fan and the base and were sold in slate blue, gray, and seafoam.
The product’s intended use matters because a portable cooling fan may be charged in places where combustible items are nearby. A user might charge it on a kitchen counter, garage shelf, patio table, campsite, RV floor, tailgate area, or near sports gear and travel bags.
That charging environment can affect the evidence in a fire claim. The surface under the fan, the outlet, the charger, the cut cord, nearby burned items, and any photos taken before disposal may help show how the incident unfolded.
Reported Risks or Injuries
The reported hazard is overheating during charging, followed by possible ignition. CPSC reported seven overheating incidents, including two fires.
No injuries were reported in the recall notice. However, the absence of reported injuries in the recall does not rule out later claims by consumers who experienced burns, smoke exposure, fire damage, or other losses.
A charging fire may damage nearby property even if the fan itself is the only recalled item. Possible losses may include burned tables, melted flooring, damaged vehicle interiors, smoke-damaged walls, ruined camping gear, destroyed electronics, or fire-extinguisher cleanup.
The product’s lithium-ion battery also creates a disposal issue after the incident. Consumers may not be able to safely keep a damaged battery device indefinitely, which makes early photography and written documentation more important.
How Does the Problem Occur, and Who May Be Liable?
The issue may occur when the IcyBreeze Cooling fan’s lithium-ion battery or charging system overheats. If heat builds faster than the device can safely manage, the battery or surrounding components may ignite.
A product investigation may look at the battery pack, charging circuit, AC adapter, internal wiring, enclosure materials, thermal protection, warning labels, and instructions. Investigators may also consider where the fan was charging and whether the device had been used, stored, or transported in a way that should have been foreseeable.
Potentially responsible parties may include the importer, manufacturer, battery supplier, component supplier, distributor, online seller, or other entities in the product chain. Liability depends on the facts, including product identification, fire-cause evidence, defect evidence, damage records, and applicable law.
The recall remedy creates a practical evidence problem because consumers are asked to cut the power cord and dispose of the fan according to local and state regulations. If an incident caused injury or property damage, consumers should document the device and surrounding damage before altering or disposing of the product.
Who May Be Affected?
Consumers who bought an IcyBreeze Buddy Portable Misting Fan from IcyBreeze.com or Amazon.com between November 2023 and August 2024 may be affected. The recall applies to the Buddy portable misting fan sold in slate blue, gray, and seafoam.
People may also be affected if the fan was purchased by someone else but used in a shared space, campsite, rental property, garage, office, vehicle, or event setup. The person who suffered the loss does not always have to be the original buyer.
Fire damage claims may be fact-sensitive because the device may have been discarded quickly after the incident for safety reasons. Purchase records, photos, fire reports, insurance documents, and disposal records can help fill that gap.
Do I Qualify?
You may qualify for a legal review if an IcyBreeze Cooling fan overheated, smoked, melted, caught fire, or damaged property while charging. A review may focus on whether the product matches the recall, where it was charging, what was damaged, and whether anyone required medical care.
Key records may include photos of the fan, charger, cord, product branding, burned area, outlet, furniture, vehicle, garage, campsite, or other damaged property. Purchase documentation from IcyBreeze.com or Amazon.com can also help confirm the product and sale period.
If medical care was needed, burn records, smoke-exposure evaluations, urgent care notes, prescriptions, and follow-up records should be saved. If property was damaged, keep repair estimates, insurance claim documents, fire department reports, cleanup invoices, and replacement receipts.
Consumers completing the recall remedy should take photos before cutting the power cord. If the device must be taken to a household hazardous waste facility, keep any written disposal instructions, confirmation records, or receipts.
Do I Have an IcyBreeze Cooling Fan Recall Lawsuit?
If you or a loved one has been injured by an IcyBreeze Cooling fan, you may have legal options. Contact Schmidt & Clark for a free case review.
Important Legal Actions or Recalls
| Event | Month/Year | Type | Status | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IcyBreeze Buddy Portable Misting Fan recall announced | September 2025 | Consumer product recall | Credit remedy announced | Recall involves about 22,600 portable misting fans sold online | CPSC |
| Charging-related fire hazard identified | September 2025 | Fire hazard | Reported | The fan can overheat while charging and ignite | CPSC |
| Overheating and fire incidents disclosed | September 2025 | Consumer incident reports | Reported | The firm received seven overheating reports, including two fires | CPSC |
| Lithium-ion disposal instructions issued | September 2025 | Recall remedy instruction | Active | Consumers were told not to place the recalled lithium-ion device in trash, curbside recycling, or retail battery recycling boxes | CPSC |
Potential Compensation
Potential compensation may include treatment for burns, smoke exposure, breathing symptoms, eye irritation, or other fire-related injuries. Medical damages may involve emergency care, prescriptions, follow-up visits, scar care, or respiratory evaluation.
Property-related damages may include replacement of damaged furniture, electronics, camping equipment, vehicle interiors, flooring, garage contents, tools, clothing, or household items. Fire cleanup, smoke remediation, insurance deductibles, temporary relocation, and lost wages may also be relevant in more serious cases.
Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Legal Process Overview
Free case review: The review begins by identifying the fan, sale source, charging location, and type of loss. Product photos and purchase records are especially useful because the recall remedy may require the fan to be altered and discarded.
Product documentation: A damaged lithium-ion product may not be safe to store, but it should be photographed thoroughly if possible. Images should capture the fan, base, cord, charger, outlet, battery area, and damaged surroundings.
Fire investigation: Attorneys may review whether the incident matches the recall hazard, whether the fan was charging, and whether the damage pattern points to the fan as the ignition source. Insurance files, fire department reports, and witness accounts may be important.
Claim filing: If the evidence supports a claim, legal filings may allege product defect, negligence, failure to warn, breach of warranty, or other claims depending on state law. Filing deadlines vary by state.
Resolution: A claim may resolve through settlement, court ruling, dismissal, or trial. The timeline depends on the strength of the fire-cause evidence, the amount of damage, product documentation, and the response from responsible parties.
Frequently Asked Questions About IcyBreeze Cooling Fan Recall Lawsuits
What is the IcyBreeze Cooling Fan Recall Lawsuit Evaluation about?
The IcyBreeze Cooling Fan Recall Lawsuit Evaluation concerns potential claims by consumers who experienced burns, smoke exposure, fire damage, or property loss involving a recalled IcyBreeze Buddy Portable Misting Fan. The recall states that the fan can overheat while charging and ignite.
Which IcyBreeze Cooling fans were recalled?
The recall covers IcyBreeze Buddy Portable Misting Fans sold in slate blue, gray, and seafoam. Recalled fans display “ICYBREEZE” on both the fan and the base.
Why were IcyBreeze Cooling fans recalled?
The fans were recalled because they can overheat while charging and ignite. CPSC identified the issue as a fire hazard involving the portable misting fan.
How many incidents were reported in the IcyBreeze Cooling recall?
The firm received seven reports of the misting fan overheating while charging. Two of those reports resulted in fire, and no injuries were reported in the recall notice.
Who may qualify for an IcyBreeze Cooling Fan Recall Lawsuit?
A consumer may qualify for an IcyBreeze Cooling Fan Recall Lawsuit review if a recalled fan overheated, smoked, caught fire, or caused injuries or documented property losses. Photos, purchase records, fire reports, insurance files, and disposal records may help support the review.
What should consumers do with the recalled fan?
CPSC instructed consumers to stop using the fan and visit the recall website for instructions on obtaining a $150 credit. Consumers must submit an online form that includes a photograph showing the power cord has been cut.
Can the recalled IcyBreeze fan go in household trash?
No. CPSC states that recalled lithium-ion batteries and devices should not be placed in household trash, general recycling, curbside recycling, or retail battery recycling boxes because they present a greater fire risk.
What evidence should I save before disposing of the fan?
Save photos of the fan, base, “ICYBREEZE” branding, charger, cord, burned area, damaged property, purchase records, recall submission, hazardous-waste disposal instructions, and any medical or insurance records. These materials may help if the physical product cannot be safely preserved.
References
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/IcyBreeze-Cooling-Recalls-Portable-Misting-Fans-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
- https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/energy-transition/lithium-ion-batteries
- https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/home-fires/prevent-fires/batteries/