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Portable Waist Fan Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

Guangzhou Jiguang Lighting Co. Ltd. is recalling nearly 50,000 Living Glow portable waist fans which were sold with lithium-ion batteries that can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.

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Table of contents
  1. Latest Living Glow Portable Waist Fan Recall Updates
  2. October 9, 2025: CPSC Announces the Recall
  3. Which Portable Waist Fans Are Affected?
  4. Why Were the Portable Waist Fans Recalled?
  5. Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
  6. What Should Consumers Do?
  7. Legal Options
  8. Filing Deadlines
  9. Frequently Asked Questions
  10. How Do I Get a Refund for the Recalled Living Glow Waist Fan?
  11. Can I Return the Recalled Waist Fan to HSN Instead of Registering for the Recall?
  12. Can I Just Throw the Recalled Waist Fan in the Trash?
  13. What Is the Recall Number for the Living Glow Waist Fan?
  14. What Should I Do If My Waist Fan Already Caught Fire or Caused Damage?
  15. Does the Recall Cover Any Other Living Glow Products?
  16. References
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a Fast Track voluntary recall of Living Glow portable waist fans on October 9, 2025. Guangzhou Jiguang Lighting Co., Ltd. made the recalled fans, model CP-WFLED01, and sold them through HSN. This remains an open CPSC recall: the notice itself states no closure or completion date. About 48,000 of the five-in-one fans are affected. Each one has a lithium-ion battery that can overheat while charging. CPSC and the company have received four reports of the fan melting or catching fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported. Consumers should stop using the fan and register at waistfanrecall.info for a refund from the manufacturer.
Recall at a glance
  • Action type: Voluntary recall (Fast Track Recall, in cooperation with CPSC)
  • Announcement and initiation dates: Announced October 9, 2025; no separate initiation date stated
  • Company and responsible agency: Guangzhou Jiguang Lighting Co., Ltd. (manufacturer) and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
  • Recall or campaign number: 26-008
  • Affected models, lots, UPCs, serial numbers, or VINs: Model CP-WFLED01 (five-in-one design); gray, white, aqua, coral, red, sage green; model number on back label
  • Number of affected units: About 48,000 (US only; no separate figure for another country)
  • Sold at and sale period: HSN.com and the HSN TV network, May-July 2025, $20-$25
  • Hazard: The lithium-ion batteries can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard
  • Reported incidents, injuries, illnesses, and deaths: Four reports of melting or fire; no injuries or property damage reported
  • Remedy: Full refund (up to $25, or the price paid with proof of purchase) after registering at waistfanrecall.info and disabling the unit

Latest Living Glow Portable Waist Fan Recall Updates

October 9, 2025: CPSC Announces the Recall

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a Fast Track voluntary recall notice on October 9, 2025, in cooperation with Guangzhou Jiguang Lighting, the fans’ manufacturer [1]. The recall covers roughly 48,000 of the five-in-one fans, model CP-WFLED01. CPSC and the company said the batteries can overheat while charging, creating a fire hazard, with four reports of melting or fire and no injuries or property damage reported.

Which Portable Waist Fans Are Affected?

About 48,000 Living Glow portable waist fans are covered by this recall, identified by the following details:
  • Model CP-WFLED01, the only model included in this recall, sold in gray, white, aqua, coral, red, and sage green
  • A five-in-one design with five fan speeds, a three-mode flashlight, and power-bank capability, plus a belt clip and neck strap; the model number is printed on a label on the back of the unit
HSN sold the fans online and on its television network May-July 2025. Prices ranged from $20 to $25 each before the recall began. Guangzhou Jiguang Lighting Co., Ltd. manufactured the recalled fans and printed this information on each unit. Check the label on your fan against these details before deciding what to do next.

Why Were the Portable Waist Fans Recalled?

The Living Glow portable waist fans were recalled because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard. CPSC based the recall on reports that some units overheated while charging. The hazard sits in the battery and charging system, separate from the fan’s flashlight and power-bank functions. CPSC announced this recall, number 26-008, on October 9, 2025. It covers every affected color of model CP-WFLED01, since the battery and charging system are the same across all of them. The recall applies only to units sold in the United States. CPSC has not published a separate count for other countries.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Guangzhou Jiguang Lighting have received four reports about this fan. Each report described the fan melting or catching fire. No injuries have been reported in connection with these incidents. No property damage beyond the fan itself has been reported either. These reports do not by themselves prove every case had the same cause. CPSC’s notice page remained unchanged when it was last verified on September 26, 2026. CPSC’s count reflects reports received as of the recall announcement. The notice does not break out these reports by state or region, and it gives no separate figure for units sold outside the United States.
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What Should Consumers Do?

If you own a recalled Living Glow portable waist fan, take these steps to stay safe and get your refund:
  1. Stop using the recalled fan right away, even if it seems to be working normally.
  2. Register the fan online at waistfanrecall.info to start the refund process [2].
  3. Disable the fan by draining its battery, then damaging the USB-C charging port, following the company’s instructions.
  4. Take the disabled fan to a household hazardous-waste collection center. Do not use curbside recycling, a battery-recycling bin, or the regular trash.
  5. Contact Guangzhou Jiguang Lighting at support@waistfanrecall.info, or call CPSC at 800-638-2772, with any questions.
No lawsuit, class action, or multidistrict litigation has been filed over this recall so far. The JPML‘s pending multidistrict litigation list and court dockets show no case for this product [3]. A recall does not automatically establish liability. But a fire or property damage from a lithium-ion battery may support an individual legal claim. Consumers who were burned or suffered property damage can find more information on the lithium-ion battery explosion lawsuit page. Only an individual case review can confirm whether a claim is possible.

Filing Deadlines

Deadlines for filing an individual claim depend on state law. The clock can start on different dates. It may begin when a fire, burn, or property damage happened, or when you first noticed the damage. Waiting too long can end an otherwise strong claim before it starts. A lawyer familiar with your state can tell you exactly how much time you have left to file. Because of this, check with a lawyer promptly after a fire, burn, or property-damage claim comes up. Do not wait to see if more consumers come forward.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Get a Refund for the Recalled Living Glow Waist Fan?

You get a refund for the recalled Living Glow waist fan by registering online at waistfanrecall.info. The program pays up to $25, the fan’s top retail price, or your price with a receipt. Venmo payments arrive fastest, and a mailed check can take four to six weeks.

Can I Return the Recalled Waist Fan to HSN Instead of Registering for the Recall?

No, you cannot return the recalled waist fan to HSN instead of registering for the recall. Guangzhou Jiguang Lighting asks owners to register directly at waistfanrecall.info instead. The refund then follows the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s recall process.

Can I Just Throw the Recalled Waist Fan in the Trash?

No, you should not throw the recalled fan in the trash or a curbside recycling bin. Its lithium-ion battery carries a greater fire risk than ordinary batteries. Take it to a household hazardous-waste collection center instead.

What Is the Recall Number for the Living Glow Waist Fan?

The recall number for the Living Glow waist fan is 26-008, assigned by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Have this number ready when you register for a refund or contact the company or CPSC with questions.

What Should I Do If My Waist Fan Already Caught Fire or Caused Damage?

If your fan already caught fire or caused damage, keep the fan, charger, packaging, and any photos or receipts. Save medical records if you were hurt. These records support a refund claim or a case review.

Does the Recall Cover Any Other Living Glow Products?

No, the recall covers only the Living Glow five-in-one portable waist fan, model CP-WFLED01. No other Living Glow product is included, according to the company’s own recall program at waistfanrecall.info.

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.waistfanrecall.info
  3. https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/sites/jpml/files/Pending_MDL_Dockets_By_Actions_Pending-September-1-2026.pdf