The affected five-in-one fans were sold by HSN from May through July 2025 for approximately $20 to $25. Consumers should stop using model CP-WFLED01 and complete the manufacturer’s refund, product-disabling, and lithium-ion battery disposal procedures.
Consumers who suffered burns, smoke exposure, or property damage involving an affected fan may request an individual legal review. Photographs, HSN order records, recall submissions, medical records, fire reports, and repair documents may help establish what occurred.
Quick Facts
- The recall covers approximately 48,000 Living Glow five-in-one portable waist fans.
- The affected product is model CP-WFLED01, sold exclusively through HSN.
- The company received four reports of fans melting or catching fire.
- Consumers should stop using the fans and register for a full refund.
Table Of Contents
- Latest Living Glow Portable Waist Fan Recall and Lawsuit Developments
- What Is the Living Glow Portable Waist Fan?
- Which Living Glow Fans Were Recalled?
- Why Were the Portable Waist Fans Recalled?
- What Incidents and Injuries Were Reported?
- How Can a Lithium-Ion Waist Fan Catch Fire?
- What Should Consumers Do With a Recalled Fan?
- Who May Be Affected?
- Who May Be Liable?
- Do I Qualify?
- What Evidence Should I Preserve?
- Do I Have a Living Glow Portable Waist Fan Lawsuit?
- Important Legal Actions or Recalls
- Potential Compensation
- Legal Process Overview
- Frequently Asked Questions About the Living Glow Fan Recall
- Do I Have a Living Glow Portable Waist Fan Lawsuit?
- What Evidence May Support a Living Glow Portable Waist Fan Lawsuit?
- Which Living Glow waist fans were recalled?
- Why were the fans recalled?
- Were any injuries reported?
- What refund is available?
- Can I place the fan in household trash?
- What should I do after a waist fan fire?
- References
Latest Living Glow Portable Waist Fan Recall and Lawsuit Developments
August 2026
- August 6, 2026 – The manufacturer’s recall portal was accepting refund claims for model CP-WFLED01 and required consumers to upload a photograph showing the fan’s rear label and disabled USB-C charging port. The photograph must also include the claimant’s initials and the submission date [1]
- August 6, 2026 – The recall portal identified Venmo as the faster refund option and stated that mailed checks generally require four to six weeks to process, with possible additional delays. Consumers were instructed to submit a separate photograph for each affected fan included in a claim [1]
October 2025
- October 9, 2025 – CPSC announced the recall of approximately 48,000 Living Glow Portable Waist Fans because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat while charging and create a fire hazard. The company had received four reports of fans melting or catching fire, with no reported injuries or property damage [2]
- October 9, 2025 – CPSC instructed consumers to stop using the fans, register for a full refund, disable the products according to the company’s directions, and follow local requirements for disposing of recalled lithium-ion devices [2]
What Is the Living Glow Portable Waist Fan?
The recalled product is the Living Glow five-in-one portable waist fan, model CP-WFLED01. The model number appears on a label located on the back of the fan.
The rechargeable product has five fan speeds and a flashlight with three operating modes. It can also function as a portable power bank for charging another electronic device.
The fan has a metal clip for attachment to a belt and includes a strap for wearing around the neck. It measures approximately 3.6 inches wide by four inches tall.
Affected fans were available in gray, white, aqua, coral, red, and sage green. Guangzhou Jiguang Lighting Co. Ltd. of Guangzhou, China, manufactured the recalled products.
Which Living Glow Fans Were Recalled?
The recall applies only to Living Glow five-in-one portable waist fans bearing model number CP-WFLED01. Consumers should inspect the label on the back rather than relying only on the fan’s appearance or color.
HSN.com and the HSN television network sold the fans from May through July 2025. The products cost approximately $20 to $25.
HSN order histories, confirmation emails, payment statements, shipping records, and photographs may help identify an affected fan. A consumer who received the product as a gift may need to ask the purchaser for the original order information.
Recall eligibility does not require the fan to have overheated or caused damage. Owners of an affected fan should stop using it even when it appears to operate normally.
Why Were the Portable Waist Fans Recalled?
The fans were recalled because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat while the products are charging. Excessive heat can melt the enclosure or ignite the battery and surrounding materials.
The charging hazard may be especially concerning because consumers could leave the small fan near clothing, bedding, furniture, bags, electronic devices, or other combustible property. The product may also be charged inside a vehicle, workplace, hotel room, or recreational vehicle.
The recall does not state that every fan will overheat. It identifies a condition serious enough that consumers should discontinue use instead of attempting to determine whether an individual unit is safe.
What Incidents and Injuries Were Reported?
The company received four reports of Living Glow waist fans melting or catching fire. No injuries or property damage had been reported when CPSC published the recall notice.
The absence of reported injuries does not eliminate the underlying fire hazard or determine whether a later incident caused harm. Government incident totals generally reflect information available when an announcement is issued.
A battery fire may expose a consumer to thermal burns, smoke, hot plastic, or injuries sustained while attempting to unplug or move the product. Immediate safety and medical needs should take priority over retrieving or photographing a burning device.
Property damage could include burned clothing, furniture, flooring, bedding, vehicle interiors, charging equipment, electronics, or other nearby items. Smoke and fire-extinguisher residue may also result in cleaning or remediation expenses.
How Can a Lithium-Ion Waist Fan Catch Fire?
An investigation may consider the battery cell, USB-C charging port, internal wiring, circuit board, charger, connectors, enclosure, and heat-management components. A failure within the charging system may allow temperatures to rise beyond safe operating limits.
Investigators may also examine the charging cable, electrical outlet, surrounding surface, product condition, prior impacts, modifications, and other potential ignition sources. Photographs and fire patterns may help identify where an incident began.
The U.S. Fire Administration advises consumers to stop using lithium-ion products that show excessive heat, unusual odors, leaking, changes in color or shape, or abnormal noises. Battery-powered products should also be charged away from combustible materials [3]
A melted or burned product does not automatically establish a legally actionable defect. Product identity, causation, charging conditions, damages, and applicable law must be evaluated in each case.
What Should Consumers Do With a Recalled Fan?
Consumers should stop using and charging model CP-WFLED01 immediately. They should visit the recall portal and complete the refund registration before disabling or discarding the fan.
The manufacturer requires a photograph showing the label on the back and destruction of the USB-C charging port. The photograph must include a piece of paper displaying the claimant’s initials and the date.
Consumers should save copies of the photograph, online submission, confirmation messages, HSN order information, and refund records. These documents may be useful if questions arise about the recall claim or product identity.
CPSC warns against placing recalled lithium-ion devices in household trash, curbside recycling, general recycling, or retail battery collection boxes. Consumers should contact a municipal household hazardous-waste facility before taking the product there.
Who May Be Affected?
People who purchased a Living Glow portable waist fan through HSN during the identified sales period may participate in the recall if their product is model CP-WFLED01. The product’s color does not affect eligibility.
A person may also be affected after receiving the fan as a gift or using a fan purchased by an employer, family member, or event organizer. The person harmed by an incident does not necessarily have to be the original purchaser.
Recall eligibility and legal-claim eligibility are different. The refund program is available to owners of recalled fans, while a product-liability claim generally requires an injury, property damage, or another compensable loss.
Who May Be Liable?
Depending on the evidence and governing law, an investigation may consider the manufacturer, battery supplier, component supplier, importer, distributor, or seller. Each company’s connection to the product must be evaluated separately.
Potential legal theories may include defective design, manufacturing defect, inadequate warnings, negligence, breach of warranty, or other state-law claims. The recall does not automatically establish liability for an individual incident.
A claimant generally must show that a defective or legally inadequate condition caused the injury or property damage. Potential defendants may dispute the product’s identity, charging equipment, use, condition, ignition source, or claimed losses.
Do I Qualify?
- Did a Living Glow model CP-WFLED01 fan overheat, melt, smoke, or catch fire?
- Did the incident cause a burn, smoke exposure, medical treatment, or property damage?
- Do you have photographs, HSN records, fire reports, medical files, or repair estimates?
- Can you identify the charger, outlet, location, damaged property, and incident date?
An individualized legal review can determine whether product identification, causation evidence, injuries, property losses, potential defendants, and applicable filing deadlines support a claim.
What Evidence Should I Preserve?
Photograph the complete fan, rear label, model number, charging port, cable, outlet, charging surface, and surrounding damage. Capture wide views of the scene and close-up images of melted or burned components.
Preserve HSN orders, receipts, payment records, packaging, recall submissions, refund communications, fire reports, insurance files, repair estimates, cleanup invoices, and replacement receipts.
Medical evidence may include emergency-care records, burn treatment, respiratory evaluations, prescriptions, photographs, bills, and follow-up instructions. Witnesses should record what they observed while the details remain fresh.
A damaged lithium-ion product may be unsafe to store. Consumers should prioritize safety and seek guidance from fire officials, hazardous-waste personnel, or legal counsel about handling the device.
Do I Have a Living Glow Portable Waist Fan Lawsuit?
If you or a loved one suffered an injury or property damage involving a Living Glow portable waist fan, you may have legal options. Contact Schmidt & Clark for a free case review.
Important Legal Actions or Recalls
| Event | Month/Year | Type | Status | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refund claim procedures reviewed | August 2026 | Recall remedy update | Claims being accepted | Manufacturer | Photo and disabling proof required |
| Refund processing options listed | August 2026 | Recall remedy update | Venmo or check available | Manufacturer | Checks may take six weeks |
| Living Glow fan recall announced | October 2025 | Consumer product recall | Full refund announced | CPSC | About 48,000 fans recalled |
| Melting and fire reports disclosed | October 2025 | Consumer incidents | Four reported | CPSC | No reported injuries or damage |
Potential Compensation
Potential compensation may include emergency care, burn treatment, respiratory evaluation, prescriptions, follow-up visits, scar care, and other medical expenses related to an incident.
Recoverable property losses may include damaged clothing, furniture, electronics, vehicles, flooring, or household contents. Cleanup expenses, insurance deductibles, temporary lodging, and lost wages may also be relevant.
Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Legal Process Overview
Free case review: The initial review may address the fan, purchase history, charging location, injuries, property damage, and available documentation.
Investigation. Attorneys may examine photographs, HSN records, fire reports, insurance files, medical records, recall information, and charging equipment.
Filing. A lawsuit may be filed when the available evidence and governing law support one or more claims. Filing deadlines vary by jurisdiction.
Discovery/negotiation: The parties may exchange records, obtain testimony, inspect available evidence, consult experts, and discuss a possible settlement.
Resolution: A case may conclude through settlement, dismissal, court ruling, or trial. No result or timeline can be guaranteed.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Living Glow Fan Recall
Do I Have a Living Glow Portable Waist Fan Lawsuit?
A claim may warrant review if an affected fan overheated or caught fire and caused an injury or documented property damage. Eligibility depends on product identity, causation, damages, evidence, and applicable law.
What Evidence May Support a Living Glow Portable Waist Fan Lawsuit?
Helpful evidence may include product photographs, HSN order records, fire reports, insurance files, medical records, repair estimates, and recall submissions. Documentation may remain important when the fan cannot be stored safely.
Which Living Glow waist fans were recalled?
The recall covers Living Glow five-in-one portable waist fans bearing model number CP-WFLED01. The model number appears on a label on the back of the product.
Why were the fans recalled?
The lithium-ion batteries can overheat while charging and create a fire hazard. Four incidents involving melting or fire were reported before the recall announcement.
Were any injuries reported?
No injuries or property damage had been reported when CPSC announced the recall. That statement reflects information available at the time of the notice.
What refund is available?
Consumers may register for a full refund through the manufacturer’s recall portal. The claim requires photographs showing the product label and disabled USB-C charging port.
Can I place the fan in household trash?
No. Recalled lithium-ion devices require special disposal and should not be placed in household trash, curbside recycling, or ordinary battery collection boxes.
What should I do after a waist fan fire?
Address immediate safety and medical needs first. When safe, document the product and preserve fire reports, medical records, insurance files, receipts, and repair information.
References
- https://waistfanrecall.info/
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Living-Glow-Portable-Waist-Fans-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Manufactured-by-Guangzhou-Jiguang-Lighting-Sold-by-HSN
- https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/home-fires/prevent-fires/batteries/