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Portable Electric Car Kettle Lawsuit Update: Injuries, Warning Status, and Legal Options

CPSC warned consumers to immediately stop using BLONGKY portable electric car kettles because they can spew hot steam or liquid and cause serious burn injuries. The agency reported at least 11 incidents involving escaping steam or liquid, including nine burn reports and one report of second-degree burns.

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Table of contents
  1. Latest Portable Electric Car Kettle Lawsuit Updates
  2. November 20, 2025: CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using BLONGKY Kettles
  3. Who May Be Affected?
  4. Reported Injuries or Damages
  5. Recall and Regulatory Background
  6. Evidence to Preserve
  7. Filing Deadlines
  8. Potential Compensation
  9. Frequently Asked Questions
  10. Can I File a Portable Electric Car Kettle Lawsuit After a Burn?
  11. Should I Throw Away My BLONGKY Car Kettle?
  12. What Does the Research Say About Kettle Burns?
  13. Does a CPSC Warning Mean the Kettle Is Defective?
  14. References
BLONGKY portable electric car kettles can spew hot steam or water and burn users when the lid fails. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warned consumers about the FCC 390 Pro model on November 20, 2025. The agency reports at least 11 incidents and nine burn reports, including one second-degree burn. It issued a warning instead of a recall because the firm did not respond to its requests. No lawsuit, class action or MDL has been filed over the BLONGKY car kettle. If you own one, stop using it.
Lawsuit at a glance
  • Case or litigation name: No filed case
  • Defendants: None named
  • Court and docket number, when available: No filed case
  • MDL number, judge, and case count, when an MDL exists: No MDL
  • Filing date: No filing yet
  • Main allegations: No lawsuit allegations; the CPSC describes a lid failure that can spew hot steam or water and burn users
  • Products or people involved: BLONGKY FCC 390 Pro portable electric car kettles, taupe (K-Taupe) and white (K-White), sold for $17 to $40 on Amazon.com, Walmart.com, eBay.com and third-party sellers

Latest Portable Electric Car Kettle Lawsuit Updates

November 20, 2025: CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using BLONGKY Kettles

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued warning 26-105. It told consumers to immediately stop using BLONGKY portable electric car kettles, model FCC 390 Pro [1]. The firm, Maoming Huazhou Zibailong Technology Co., Ltd, has been unresponsive to CPSC requests for a recall. The CPSC urged consumers to dispose of the kettles under local hazardous waste disposal procedures.

Who May Be Affected?

You may be affected if you own a BLONGKY portable electric car kettle with the model number FCC 390 Pro. The kettle came in taupe (K-Taupe) and white (K-White). It sold for $17 to $40 on Amazon.com, Walmart.com and eBay.com. Third-party sellers also offered it, so check your order history for the seller and the date. You may also be affected if hot steam or liquid burned you when the lid of a BLONGKY kettle opened or failed. A claim depends on your own facts, such as your injury, your treatment and your proof of purchase. Each claim needs an individual legal review.
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Reported Injuries or Damages

The CPSC reports at least 11 incidents of hot steam or liquid. They include nine burn reports and one report of a second-degree burn. These are regulator incident reports and are not court findings. The CPSC says the car kettles can unexpectedly spew steam or hot water when opened. It also says they can burn users when the lid mechanism fails. Reports are not proof that the kettle caused every incident. MedlinePlus describes a burn as damage to the body’s tissues from heat, chemicals, electricity, sunlight, or radiation [2]. Burns can cause swelling, blistering, scarring and, in serious cases, shock and even death.

Recall and Regulatory Background

Warning 26-105 is a CPSC warning, and no recall exists. A warning does not establish liability or eligibility for any claim. News coverage of the warning says no recall was announced because the company did not respond to CPSC requests for a recall [3].

Evidence to Preserve

Keep anything that shows what you bought, how it failed and how you were hurt. The CPSC says the model number sits on the front, above the digital temperature display, so photograph that spot. Useful items include:
  • The kettle itself, if it is safe to keep, and its printed model number.
  • Photographs of the kettle, the lid and the burn.
  • Purchase receipts and order confirmations from the seller.
  • Seller and listing details, such as the page you ordered from.
  • Medical records and bills from your burn treatment.
  • Messages with the seller or the maker about the kettle.

Filing Deadlines

State law sets the time limit for a burn claim. The limit can differ with where you live and when your burn and its treatment happened. A late claim can be barred even when the facts are strong. Talk to a lawyer promptly so your options stay open.

Potential Compensation

If a claim is pursued, damages may cover medical bills, future care, lost income, pain and suffering, and scarring. Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Potential compensation depends on the facts of each case.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I File a Portable Electric Car Kettle Lawsuit After a Burn?

Filing a portable electric car kettle lawsuit after a burn depends on your own facts. A review looks at your injury, your treatment and proof that you owned the BLONGKY kettle.

Should I Throw Away My BLONGKY Car Kettle?

Throwing away the BLONGKY car kettle should follow local hazardous waste disposal procedures, which the CPSC urges. Photograph the kettle and its model number first, because that record may matter if you pursue a claim.

What Does the Research Say About Kettle Burns?

Research on kettle burns includes the CPSC finding that the lid mechanism can fail. MedlinePlus says burns can cause swelling, blistering and scarring. Anyone burned can add to this record by reporting the incident at SaferProducts.gov.

Does a CPSC Warning Mean the Kettle Is Defective?

A CPSC warning does not mean the kettle is defective in a legal sense. It tells consumers the agency sees a hazard. It does not decide fault or prove the kettle caused one person’s injury. Only a court can decide liability.

References

  1. https://cpsc.gov/Warnings/2026/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Immediately-Stop-Using-Portable-Electric-Car-Kettles-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Burn-Injury-Distributed-by-BLONGKY
  2. https://medlineplus.gov/burns.html
  3. https://www.aol.com/articles/walmart-amazon-recall-popular-appliance-171924866.html