DOJ sues 2 Chinese companies over immersion water heaters that can catch on fire
Summary
The U.S. Justice Department is suing two Chinese companies to force a recall of immersion water heaters that can overheat and catch fire soon after being turned on. These heaters, sold under the brand "Lakkzoom," have caused more than 230 fire-related incidents reported to U.S. safety officials.Key Facts
- The lawsuit targets two Chinese companies: Cixi Miaojie Electrical Appliance Co. and Changsha Jiayi Tianzhuo Trading Co.
- The heaters are used in bathtubs and pools and can catch fire if not fully submerged in water.
- The products lack safety features that would turn them off automatically if they get too hot or are not in contact with water.
- Over 98,000 of these heaters were sold in the U.S. before the lawsuit.
- Since September 2024, there have been over 137 reported fire incidents linked to these heaters.
- Customers have reported heaters melting, sparking, and setting pools and bathtubs on fire.
- The case was filed in federal court in Washington, D.C., under the Consumer Product Safety Act.
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche emphasized that the government wants to protect American families from dangerous imported products.
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