Paris Hilton-branded mini fridges recalled after reports they can overheat and catch fire

U.S. regulators on Thursday announced an urgent recall of as many as 110,000 Paris Hilton–branded mini beauty fridges after reports that the appliances can overheat and, in some cases, catch fire.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said the recall covers several four‑liter and 10‑liter models sold between November 2022 and July 2025. Federal regulators said they received at least 27 complaints that the fridges overheated and ignited, and that the problem stems from an electrical switch that can short‑circuit and cause the unit to overheat.

The products were manufactured in China and imported by Epoca International to a warehouse in Boca Raton, Florida, the company and regulators said. The fridges were sold at Walmart and Ross Stores and online on Amazon. Epoca said products manufactured after August 2024 are not included in the recall.

Regulators and the manufacturer identified the recalled 10‑liter models by model numbers PH11887 (pink) and PH11887‑1 (white), with serial numbers beginning with 2024. The recalled four‑liter units include aqua model PZB02‑E001, hot pink PH12540, pink PZP01‑E001 and white PZW01‑E001; the bulk of those serial numbers begin at 202206 through 202406, and the pink model was identified through serial number 20240704020.

Epoca and the CPSC said there have been reports of damage to surrounding surfaces and household items, including accounts shared by verified purchasers on retail sites and social media describing near‑misses and some fires that caused property damage. The manufacturer said it had not received reports of injuries related to the recalled fridges.

Owners of affected products are being urged to unplug the units and stop using them immediately. Epoca is offering full refunds to owners who register through the company’s recall website and provide proof of purchase. To obtain a refund, consumers must submit three photographs: an image of the recalled fridge, a photo showing the model and serial number label, and a photograph of the cut power cord. The serial number label is located on the bottom or the back of the product, the company said.

Retail reviews and social posts after the recall announcement showed sharp public reaction and complaints about performance and safety. Some users posted photographs of burned surfaces and described waking to smoke alarms; others left one‑star reviews reporting significant property damage. Online commentary also referenced the celebrity owner’s public image, with posts invoking Paris Hilton’s catchphrase.

The CPSC typically advises consumers to follow recall instructions and to contact manufacturers through official recall portals. Consumers with questions about the recall can reach Epoca through the information provided on its recall webpage. Retailers that carried the product said they will comply with the recall notice and provide refund options to customers who bought the affected models.

The recall highlights continuing scrutiny of small consumer electronics and novelty appliances for electrical and fire risks, and underscores regulators’ attention to imported goods sold through large retail chains and online marketplaces. Authorities and the manufacturer encouraged any owner uncertain about a unit’s status to check the model and serial number against the recall listing and to stop using any product that matches.