Living Glow Portable Waist Fan Recall Lawsuit: Fire Hazard, Recall Status, and Legal Options

Living Glow portable waist fans were recalled because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat while charging, creating a fire hazard in a small wearable device designed to clip to the body, hang around the neck, operate as a flashlight, and function as a power bank.
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C.L. Mike Schmidt Published by C.L. Mike Schmidt

The recall involves about 48,000 Living Glow five-in-one portable waist fans, model CP-WFLED01, manufactured by Guangzhou Jiguang Lighting Co. Ltd. and sold by HSN. The fans were sold through HSN.com and on the HSN television network from May 2025 through July 2025 for about $20 to $25.

CPSC reported four incidents involving the portable waist fan melting or catching fire. No injuries or property damage were reported in the recall notice, but consumers were instructed to stop using the recalled fans immediately and register for a full refund.

Consumers whose Living Glow waist fan melted, smoked, overheated, ignited, or caused damage may want to document the device, charging area, HSN purchase records, recall registration, disposal steps, and any medical or insurance records before disabling or discarding the fan.

Quick Facts

  • Living Glow portable waist fans were recalled on October 9, 2025, due to a fire hazard.
  • The recall covers about 48,000 model CP-WFLED01 waist fans sold by HSN.
  • CPSC reported four melting or fire incidents, with no injuries or property damage reported in the recall notice.
  • Consumers were told to stop using the fan, register for a full refund, disable the device, and dispose of it safely.

Latest News & Updates on Living Glow Portable Waist Fan Recall Lawsuits

June 2026

As of June 2026, the CPSC recall of Living Glow five-in-one portable waist fans (model CP-WFLED01) remains active with a full-refund remedy through HSN. No mass tort, MDL, or class settlement covering this recall has been identified in public records; potential claims are handled case-by-case. Consumers who still have a recalled unit should stop use and register for the refund before disabling or discarding the fan.

October 2025

CPSC announced the Living Glow portable waist fan recall on October 9, 2025, warning that the lithium-ion batteries can overheat while charging and pose a fire hazard. The recall covers about 48,000 five-in-one portable waist fans sold by HSN [1].

NFPA explains that lithium-ion battery fires can involve thermal runaway, a chain reaction that may produce intense heat, smoke, and fire. That risk is especially important for small rechargeable devices that may be worn, charged near bedding or clothing, or stored inside bags [2].

The U.S. Fire Administration advises consumers to stop using lithium-ion devices that overheat, swell, leak, smell unusual, change shape, or make odd noises. Those warning signs may be relevant when evaluating whether a recalled rechargeable fan showed signs of battery failure before a melting or fire incident [3].

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 the label on the back of the fan.

The fan was sold in gray, white, aqua, coral, red, and sage green. It measures about 3.6 inches wide by 4 inches tall and has a metal clip that can attach to a belt, along with a strap for wearing around the neck.

The fan includes five fan speeds, a three-mode flashlight, and a power-bank function. Those added features make the product more than a simple fan because it may be charged, carried, worn, stored with personal items, and used around phones or other devices.

That wearable design creates a different risk profile than a stationary appliance. A battery failure could occur on a nightstand, in a purse, clipped to clothing, inside luggage, on a charger, or near fabrics and personal belongings.

Reported Risks or Injuries

The reported hazard is overheating of the lithium-ion battery while charging. CPSC said the fan can melt or catch fire.

The firm received four reports of the portable waist fan melting or catching fire. No injuries or property damage were reported in the CPSC recall notice.

Even without reported injuries, a small rechargeable fan can create real danger if it overheats near clothing, bedding, paper, upholstered furniture, or stored belongings. A fan worn on the body could also create burn risk if a battery problem occurs shortly after charging or while the device is being handled.

Potential harms may include skin burns, smoke exposure, damaged clothing, melted surfaces, fire extinguisher residue, burned bags, damaged electronics, or damage to nearby household items. The details of where the fan was charging or stored may strongly affect the seriousness of a claim.

How Does the Problem Occur, and Who May Be Liable?

The problem may occur when the fan’s lithium-ion battery overheats during charging. If heat continues to build, the battery or surrounding plastic housing may melt, smoke, or ignite.

A product investigation may examine the battery cell, charging port, circuit board, power-bank function, flashlight circuitry, enclosure materials, charger compatibility, warning labels, and instructions. Because the product could be used as a wearable fan and a charging accessory, the investigation may also consider whether foreseeable use was adequately accounted for in the design.

Potentially responsible parties may include the manufacturer, importer, distributor, seller, battery supplier, component supplier, or other entities in the product chain. Liability depends on product identification, fire-cause evidence, defect evidence, damages, and applicable law.

The recall remedy can affect the evidence trail. Consumers are told to register for the recall, disable the portable fan according to the firm’s instructions, and dispose of it under local and state rules, so photographs and written records should be collected before the product is altered.

Who May Be Affected?

Consumers who purchased a Living Glow portable waist fan through HSN.com or the HSN television network from May 2025 through July 2025 may be affected. The recall covers model CP-WFLED01.

People may also be affected if the fan was bought as a gift, used by another family member, packed for travel, or stored in a shared area. The person who suffered damage does not always have to be the original purchaser.

The sales channel may help with product identification because HSN customers may have order records, account history, confirmation emails, packing slips, or payment records. Those records can be valuable if the fan itself was already disabled or discarded through the recall process.

Do I Qualify?

A short review usually clarifies whether a Living Glow portable waist fan claim is worth pursuing. Consider these questions:

  • Did you own or use a recalled Living Glow portable waist fan (model CP-WFLED01) that overheated, melted, smoked, or caught fire?
  • Did the incident cause a burn, smoke exposure, or property damage that you can document?
  • Do you still have the fan, photographs, HSN order records, or medical or insurance paperwork tied to the incident?

A legal review can help determine eligibility. Records that often help include photos of the fan’s back label, model number, and charging setup, HSN order history and refund communications, and any medical, fire department, or insurance files created after the incident. If the fan must be disabled and discarded under the recall, take clear photos from multiple angles first and keep any hazardous-waste disposal instructions.

Do I Have a Living Glow Portable Waist Fan Recall Lawsuit?

If you or a loved one has been injured by a Living Glow portable waist fan, you may have legal options. Contact Schmidt & Clark for a free case review.

Event Month/Year Type Status Source
CPSC recall of Living Glow five-in-one portable waist fans (model CP-WFLED01) — about 48,000 units sold by HSN; lithium-ion batteries can overheat during charging (fire hazard); four melting or fire incidents reported, no injuries or property damage in the recall notice; full refund remedy with instructions to disable and safely dispose of the device. October 2025 Consumer product recall Active — refund available CPSC

Potential Compensation

Potential compensation may include treatment for burns, smoke exposure, breathing symptoms, eye irritation, or other fire-related injuries. Medical damages may include emergency care, prescriptions, follow-up visits, scar treatment, or respiratory evaluation.

Property losses may include damaged clothing, purses, backpacks, bedding, furniture, countertops, electronics, phone accessories, vehicle interiors, or household items. More significant fire incidents may involve cleanup costs, smoke remediation, insurance deductibles, repair expenses, temporary relocation, or lost wages.

Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Free case review: Intake covers product identification (Living Glow five-in-one portable waist fan, model CP-WFLED01), HSN purchase details, the charging setup, and a summary of the injuries or property damage involved.

Investigation: Attorneys evaluate whether the damage pattern is consistent with a lithium-ion battery failure, review fire reports, insurance records, witness accounts, disposal records, and preserved photos of the fan and surrounding property, and identify potentially responsible parties (manufacturer, importer, HSN as seller, battery and component suppliers).

Filing: If the evidence supports a claim, a complaint may allege product defect, negligence, failure to warn, or breach of warranty. Jurisdiction and statute-of-limitations analysis is completed before filing.

Discovery/negotiation: The parties exchange documents and depositions on battery design, incident history, warnings, and internal safety records, and explore settlement while continuing to develop the case.

Resolution: A claim may resolve through settlement, dismissal, court ruling, or trial. The timeline depends on the severity of injury or property loss, product documentation, fire-cause evidence, and the response from responsible parties.

Frequently Asked Questions About Living Glow Portable Waist Fan Recall Lawsuits

What is the Living Glow portable waist fan recall lawsuit about?

The Living Glow portable waist fan recall lawsuit review concerns potential claims by consumers who experienced burns, smoke exposure, fire damage, or property loss involving a recalled Living Glow portable waist fan. The recall states that the fan’s lithium-ion batteries can overheat while charging.

Which Living Glow waist fans were recalled?

The recall covers Living Glow five-in-one portable waist fans, model CP-WFLED01. The fans were sold in gray, white, aqua, coral, red, and sage green.

Why were Living Glow portable waist fans recalled?

The fans were recalled because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat while charging. CPSC identified the issue as a fire hazard.

How many incidents were reported in the Living Glow recall?

The firm received four reports of the portable waist fan melting or catching fire. No injuries or property damage were reported in the CPSC recall notice.

Who may qualify for a Living Glow Portable Waist Fan Recall Lawsuit?

A consumer may qualify for a Living Glow Portable Waist Fan Recall Lawsuit review if the recalled fan overheated, melted, caught fire, caused burns, or damaged property. Photos, HSN order records, recall registration, disposal records, medical records, and insurance files may help support the review.

What should consumers do with the recalled fan?

CPSC instructed consumers to stop using the fan immediately and register for a full refund. After registering, consumers should disable the fan according to the firm’s instructions and dispose of it under local and state regulations.

Can the recalled Living Glow fan go in household trash?

No. CPSC states that recalled lithium-ion batteries and devices should not be placed in household trash, regular recycling, curbside recycling, or retail battery recycling boxes because they present a greater fire risk.

What evidence should I save before disabling or disposing of the fan?

Save photos of the fan, back label, model number, charging cord, melted areas, damaged property, HSN purchase records, recall registration, hazardous-waste instructions, and any medical or insurance records. These materials may help if the physical fan cannot be safely preserved.

References

  1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Living-Glow-Portable-Waist-Fans-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Manufactured-by-Guangzhou-Jiguang-Lighting-Sold-by-HSN
  2. https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/energy-transition/lithium-ion-batteries
  3. https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/home-fires/prevent-fires/batteries/

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