More than 110,000 Paris Hilton mini beauty fridges recalled after overheating and fire reports

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on Sunday announced a recall of more than 110,000 Paris Hilton Mini Beauty Fridges after federal investigators confirmed at least 27 reports of the appliances overheating and catching fire.

The commission said the defect stems from the fridges’ electrical switch, which can short-circuit and overheat, creating a fire and burn hazard. The compact refrigerators, marketed for storing cosmetics and skincare products, were manufactured in China and imported by Epoca International of Boca Raton, Florida. The recall covers 4‑liter and 10‑liter models produced before August 2024 and sold from November 2022 through July 2025 at retailers including Walmart and Ross and through online sellers such as Amazon.

Federal regulators advised consumers to immediately unplug the recalled fridges and stop using them. To obtain a refund, owners are directed to Epoca’s recall webpage where they must provide proof of purchase and send photos of the recalled unit showing the model and serial number label and a cut power cord. Epoca is offering a full refund for affected units and the recall notice lists the specific serial numbers covered.

The recall notice identifies larger 10‑liter units as model PH11887 (pink) and PH11887‑1 (white) with serial numbers beginning in 2024. Affected 4‑liter models include aqua (PZB02‑E001), hot pink (PH12540), pink (PZP01‑E001) and white (PZW01‑E001). Serial numbers for the smaller units range from 202206 through 202406, with some pink units carrying serials extending through 2024070420. Consumers can confirm whether their fridge is affected by checking the label on the back or bottom for the model and serial number.

The CPSC said it received multiple consumer complaints about fridges overheating and some instances of the appliances catching fire; investigators confirmed at least 27 incidents. The agency emphasized that continued use of affected fridges poses a fire and burn hazard to households.

The compact units had been promoted as countertop "beauty fridges" for storing creams, serums and other skin-care products and bore the Paris Hilton name under a licensing agreement. Neither Epoca nor Paris Hilton responded to requests for comment from the publication that initially reported the recall.

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Epoca International by phone or through the company’s dedicated recall page for step-by-step instructions on returning a unit and obtaining a refund. The CPSC’s announcement and the company’s recall page include the full list of affected serial numbers and guidance for safe disposal and return of the units.

The recall adds to a string of recent product safety actions highlighting risks tied to small electric appliances. Regulators and importers typically advise that devices showing signs of overheating, burning, smoke or melting should be unplugged immediately and not used pending inspection or recall remedies.