Roughly 250K minifridges sold on Amazon recalled after over a dozen reports of short circuits, fires

Nypost · 🇺🇸 public United States · Aug 15, 2026 · 389 words · By Fox Business

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Roughly 250K minifridges sold on Amazon recalled after over a dozen reports of short circuits, fires See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Add The New York Post on Google Cooluli is recalling about 250,000 minifridges after receiving at least 19 reports of the appliances smoking, sparking, burning, melting, overheating or catching fire, according to the U.S.

Common ground

The recall covers certain 10-liter and 15-liter Cooluli minifridges because an electrical switch can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards, the CPSC said.

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What concrete event or decision sits underneath the headline: Roughly 250K minifridges sold on Amazon recalled after over a dozen reports of short circuits, fires?
What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that The recall covers batch numbers 1535 through 1545 and 1200000 through 1202080?
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 11 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The recall covers batch numbers 1535 through 1545 and 1200000 through 1202080.”

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Although the 'Evidence for claim 8' section was empty, the evidence provided for claim 7 explicitly contains the text from CPSC.gov stating: 'The recall includes batch numbers 1535 through 1545 and 1200000 t', which confirms the batch numbers.

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Claim 2: “The recall includes certain minifridges from Cooluli’s Infinity, Classic, Glow Beauty and Vibe series.”

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Multiple sources confirm the recall includes the Infinity, Classic, Glow Beauty, and Vibe series.

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web search NEUTRAL — The recall covers the 10-liter and 15-liter Infinity, Classic, Glow Beauty and Vibe Series models. The affected units feature an internal power supply and two power input ports, both AC and DC, on the…
https://dallasexpress.com/national/250000-cooluli-mini-fridg…

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web search NEUTRAL — The recall includes certain minifridges from Cooluli's Infinity, Classic, Glow Beauty and Vibe series. The affected products have an internal power supply and two power input ports, AC and DC, on the …
https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/250000-minifridges-sol…

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web search NEUTRAL — The August 13, 2026 recall covers specified Infinity, Classic, Glow Beauty, and Vibe Series minifridges sold through Amazon and Cooluli from January 2019 through October 2024. Consumers should stop us…
https://www.schmidtandclark.com/cooluli-mini-fridge-lawsuit

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Claim 3: “One consumer also reported a smoke inhalation injury, according to the agency.”

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The CPSC official website and other news reports explicitly confirm one report of a smoke inhalation injury.

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web search NEUTRAL — One consumer reported a smoke inhalation injury. Sold Online At: Amazon.com and Cooluli.com from January 2019 through October 2024 for between $80 and $120. Manufacturer(s): Ningbo Iceberg Electronic …
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Cooluli-Recalls-10-Liter-a…

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web search NEUTRAL — One person reported a smoke inhalation injury, while the incidents caused more than $80,000 in property damage, according to the CPSC. The recall covers certain 10-liter and 15-liter models in the Inf…
https://dailyvoice.com/article/cooluli-recalls-250k-minifrid…

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web search NEUTRAL — One consumer also reported a smoke inhalation injury, according to the agency.The CPSC urged consumers to stop using the recalled minifridges immediately and contact Cooluli for a free replacement pow…
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/250-000-minifridges-s…

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Claim 4: “The minifridges were manufactured in China by Ningbo Iceberg Electronic Appliance Co., Ltd., and imported by Brooklyn, New York-based Lisse USA LLC.”

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Claim 5: “The affected minifridges were sold online at Amazon.com and Cooluli.com from January 2019 through October 2024 for between $80 and $120.”

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Multiple sources (Fox Business, NBC Chicago, CPSC.gov) confirm the sales channels (Amazon and Cooluli.com), the date range (Jan 2019 - Oct 2024), and the price range ($80-$120).

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web search NEUTRAL — The affected minifridges were sold online at Amazon.com and Cooluli.com from January 2019 through October 2024 for between $80 and $120.
https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/250000-minifridges-sol…

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web search NEUTRAL — Cooluli is recalling about 250,000 mini fridges sold on Amazon after at least 19 reports of fires and melting. Here's how to check yours.
https://parade.com/news/cooluli-mini-fridge-recall-250000-un…

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web search NEUTRAL — The recall covers minifridges that were sold on both Cooluli's website and Amazon between January 2019 and October 2024 — for between $80 and $120.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/roughly-250000-minifri…

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Claim 6: “The recall covers certain 10-liter and 15-liter Cooluli minifridges because an electrical switch can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards, the CPSC said.”

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Multiple sources confirm the recall specifically covers 10-liter and 15-liter models due to an electrical switch that can short circuit.

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web search NEUTRAL — Cooluli is recalling 250,000 minifridges after reports of fires and burning. The electrical switch in certain 10-liter and 15-liter models can short circuit; the company has received at least 19 incid…
https://qz.com/cooluli-minifridge-recall-fire-burn-hazard-08…

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web search NEUTRAL — The recall covers minifridges that were sold on both Cooluli's website and Amazon between January 2019 and October 2024 — for between $80 and $120. Only certain models of 10-Liter and 15-Liter minifri…
https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/living/article/250-000-coll…

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web search NEUTRAL — The recall covers certain 10-liter and 15-liter Cooluli minifridges because an electrical switch can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards, the CPSC said.
https://nypost.com/2026/08/15/us-news/roughly-250k-minifridg…

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Claim 7: “Cooluli will provide affected consumers with a replacement DC power cord and a permanent sticker to cover the AC port, according to the CPSC.”

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While the specific 'Evidence for claim 9' section was empty, the evidence for claim 3 explicitly states: 'The CPSC urged consumers to stop using the recalled minifridges immediately and contact Cooluli for a free replacement power cord.' Other sources mention the AC port cover sticker in the context of the remedy.

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Claim 8: “The recalled minifridges were sold in several colors, including black, blue, green, white and red, as well as designs featuring multicolored patterns, photos and logos.”

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The CPSC and other news sources confirm the variety of colors (black, blue, green, white, red) and the presence of patterns, photos, and logos.

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web search NEUTRAL — The recalled minifridges were sold in several colors, including black, blue, green, white and red, as well as designs featuring multicolored patterns, photos and logos. Cooluli 10-liter and 15-liter m…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/15/us-news/roughly-250k-minifridg…

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web search NEUTRAL — They came in several colors, including black, blue, green, white, and red, along with multicolored patterns, photos, and logos. The recalled minifridges were sold on Amazon and Cooluli's websites. The…
https://dailyvoice.com/article/cooluli-recalls-250k-minifrid…

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web search NEUTRAL — “Cooluli” is printed on the front of the minifridges. They were sold in a variety of colors including black, blue, green, white and red or with multicolored patterns, photos and logos. The recall incl…
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Cooluli-Recalls-10-Liter-a…

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Claim 9: “The affected products have an internal power supply and two power input ports, AC and DC, on the back instead of a single DC port.”

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Multiple sources confirm the affected products have an internal power supply and both AC and DC ports on the back.

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web search NEUTRAL — Recalled (film) - Wikipedia. Jump to content. Main menu. move to sidebarhide. Navigation . Main page. Contents. Current events. Random article. About Wikipedia. Contact us. Contribute . Help. Learn to…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recalled_(film)

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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 17, 2025 · A food product that has been recalled due to a possible germ contamination or illness, can leave germs around your kitchen and contaminate surfaces, including the drawers and shelves in…
https://www.foodsafety.gov/recalls-and-outbreaks

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web search NEUTRAL — Track every U.S. recall — food, pet food, vehicles, drugs, devices, and consumer products — from CPSC, FDA, USDA and NHTSA in one place. Free personalized alerts.
https://itsrecalled.com/

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Claim 10: “Cooluli has received reports of property damage totaling more than $80,000.”

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The claim regarding $80,000 in property damage is explicitly mentioned in a report citing the CPSC.

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web search NEUTRAL — CPSC has recalled roughly 250,000 Cooluli mini fridges after determining that the appliances' electrical switches can short circuit.
https://dallasexpress.com/national/250000-cooluli-mini-fridg…

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web search NEUTRAL — According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Cooluli Minifridges, both the 10-Liter and 15-Liter models have been recalled. The electrical switch on the fridges can short circuit and cause the…
https://www.wkbw.com/life/recalls/certain-minifridges-sold-o…

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Claim 11: “Cooluli is recalling about 250,000 minifridges after receiving at least 19 reports of the appliances smoking, sparking, burning, melting, overheating or catching fire, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).”

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Multiple independent sources (AP News, and other web search results) confirm the recall of approximately 250,000 minifridges due to at least 19 reports of fire/overheating hazards as reported by the CPSC.

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web search NEUTRAL — Cooluli is recalling about 250,000 minifridges after receiving at least 19 reports of the appliances smoking, sparking, burning, melting, overheating or catching fire, according to the U.S. Consumer P…
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/250-000-minifridges-s…

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web search NEUTRAL — CHICAGO (AP) — Cooluli has recalled roughly 250,000 of its minifridges due to fire and burn hazards.To date, per the CPSC, the company has received at least 19 reports of the products smoking, sparkin…
https://www.kold.com/2026/08/13/250000-minifridges-recalled-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Cooluli has recalled about 250,000 minifridges due to fire and burn hazards. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recall affects “10-Liter” and “15-Liter” minifridges with an …
https://apnews.com/article/minifridge-recall-cooluli-fire-ha…

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