Lakkzoom Immersion Water Heater Lawsuit Update: Injuries, Warning Status, and Legal Options

Lakkzoom immersion water heaters can overheat and catch fire within minutes when they run out of water, according to a federal complaint. The complaint says the CPSC has identified at least 235 fire-related incidents involving the heaters since December 2022. On July 22, 2026, the Justice Department and the CPSC filed a Section 12 imminent-hazard case in federal court in Washington, D.C. It asks the court to order a mandatory recall. The claims are allegations the government must prove. No recall has been ordered. No private lawsuit, class action or MDL has been filed.

Latest Lakkzoom Immersion Water Heater Lawsuit Updates

July 23, 2026: Government Urges Court to Block Sales

Law360 reported that the U.S. government urged a federal court in Washington, D.C., to block the importation and sale of Lakkzoom immersion water heaters [1]. It said the heaters have allegedly sparked hundreds of fires. The request comes from the case the government filed a day earlier in the same federal court in Washington, D.C., against the manufacturer and the retailer.

July 22, 2026: Justice Department and CPSC File Federal Case

The Justice Department and CPSC announced the filing of a federal case against Cixi Miaojie Electrical Appliance Co. Ltd. and Changsha Jiayi Tianzhuo Trading Co. Ltd. [2]. The case was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. It seeks a mandatory recall of Lakkzoom immersion water heaters under the Consumer Product Safety Act.

What Is a Lakkzoom Immersion Water Heater?

According to the federal complaint, a Lakkzoom immersion water heater is a portable electrical device [3]. It has a metal tube-shaped heating element attached to plastic end caps and a power cord. When energized and immersed in water, it heats water for baths, tubs and pools. The complaint says heat can rise quickly if the element is not fully in water. That can ignite the heater’s plastic parts and nearby combustibles.

Who May Be Affected?

You may be affected if you used a Lakkzoom immersion heater to heat water in a bathtub, bucket, hot tub or pool. These heaters sold for approximately $20 to $40, often through a major U.S. e-commerce platform. The complaint says consumers typically use immersion heaters in bathrooms or garages, near towels, curtains, paper products or rags. The complaint describes fires when the heater was plugged in or lifted out of water, or the water fell below the element. Your claim depends on your own facts, and an individual legal review can look at them.

Reported Injuries or Damages

The complaint puts the CPSC’s count at 235 or more fire-related incidents, going back to December 2022. It reports fires and property damage. It gives no count of injuries or deaths. Examples include a damaged swimming pool ladder and a damaged recreational vehicle shower. They also include a melted bathtub and a hot tub destroyed, with fire damage to its outside structure. The complaint also describes CPSC dry-operation tests. Two 1500W samples plugged in out of water showed flames after 1 minute 4 seconds and 59 seconds. The cheesecloth beneath them ignited after 2 minutes 31 seconds and 2 minutes 18 seconds. A 2000W sample ignited the cheesecloth after 1 minute 12 seconds. CPSC also tested both models under a protocol modeled after UL 499, a voluntary standard. Both emitted flames and caused flaming of the material under them. The complaint says failing a voluntary standard is evidence of a fire risk. It adds that heaters with built-in dry burn protection did not ignite when energized out of water.

Recall and Regulatory Background

The government asks the court to declare the Lakkzoom heaters imminently hazardous and to stop their sale and importation, as the Justice Department describes it. CPSC Acting Chairman Peter Feldman called the case the Commission’s first use of Section 12 imminent hazard authority since 1987, according to the Justice Department.

Evidence to Preserve

If a Lakkzoom immersion water heater caught fire or hurt someone, keep these items, because they can show what happened:

• The heater itself, if you still have it, with its packaging, label and instructions
• The model number: 1500W, HT1500W (MJ-R13), 2000W or HT2000W
• Your order confirmation, receipt or account order history, and the seller listing
• Photographs and video of the heater, the damage and the scene
• Fire department, insurance and repair records
• Medical records and bills
• Messages with the seller or the platform
• Any product reviews or reports you submitted

The model number matters. The complaint says the heaters bear model numbers that include, but are not limited to, those listed above.

Filing Deadlines

Filing deadlines for injury and property damage claims are set by state law. They vary with where you live and when the fire, injury or loss happened. A missed deadline can end a claim, and a lawyer can check which one applies to you, so ask promptly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Many Fires Involved Lakkzoom Immersion Water Heaters?

Over 137 fire-related incidents involving Lakkzoom immersion water heaters have been reported since September 2024 alone, the complaint alleges. The CPSC’s count since December 2022 is higher. These are allegations, not court findings.

How Many Lakkzoom Immersion Water Heaters Were Sold?

The complaint says the defendants sold more than 98,000 Lakkzoom immersion water heaters in the United States. It also says at least 98,000 units were bought through a major e-commerce platform. These are the government’s allegations.

Were Lakkzoom Immersion Water Heaters Marketed as UL Listed?

The complaint alleges Lakkzoom immersion water heaters were marketed as “UL listed” and “UL certified” and as safe. It also says the on-label warning, “Burning when lack of water,” does not explain the fire risk.

What Does the Research Say About Lakkzoom Immersion Water Heater Fires?

The research on Lakkzoom immersion water heater fires includes CPSC testing described in the complaint, which found that with water at 25 percent of the heater’s length, the 1500W sample caught fire in under two minutes. The 2000W sample did so in under five.

Would a Court-Ordered Recall in the Lakkzoom Immersion Water Heater Lawsuit Include a Refund?

In the Lakkzoom immersion water heater lawsuit, the government asks the court to order a mandatory recall with a full refund for consumers, plus public notice and direct notice to known purchasers.

References

1. https://www.law360.com/articles/2504907
2. https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-files-complaint-against-manufacturer-and-retailer-allegedly-imminently
3. https://www.justice.gov/opa/media/1453576/dl