Kell Electronic Recalls Personal Chiller Mini Gamer Refrigerators Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC recall 23206 · announced May 18, 2023 · Kell Electronic Usa Inc., Houston, Texas · 25,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves Personal Chiller Mini Fridge Gamer Beverage Refrigerators with LED Lights. They have a matte black finish exterior, lighted LED door and a remote control that has mood lighting effects. The LED lights were sold in red and blue colors. Model number K1000BK is on the back of the refrigerator. The refrigerators are 15.7 inches tall, 11.7 inches deep and 8.5 inches wide.
The hazard
The refrigerator's power cord can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled refrigerator and contact Kell Electronic to receive a full refund or a replacement cord. Once unplugged, the firm is asking consumers to use scissors to cut the cord, take a photo of the cut cord then throw the cord away. Consumers will need to submit the photo to the firm to receive the full refund or replacement cord. Remedy type: Refund Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received six reports of the power cord overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com as well as secondhand stores and websites from September 2022 through January 2023 for about $60.
Consumer contact: Kell Electronic USA Inc. toll-free at 888-860-9989 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at recall@kellelectronic.com or online at https://www.personalchiller.com/recall or https://www.personalchiller.com/ and click on "Recall" located at the top of the page.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.