December 23, 2025 – A concerning incident involving a GZOKMOG K-1151 nightlight has been reported, highlighting a potential fire and explosion risk. A consumer discovered a severely swollen lithium battery inside the device after it failed to turn off, raising serious safety alarms.
Product Details
Incident Overview
On December 5, 2025, an incident was reported concerning a GZOKMOG K-1151 nightlight, which was purchased for a baby’s room. The nightlight reportedly stopped responding to controls, specifically failing to turn off. The user, attempting to diagnose the issue, opened the device. Upon inspection, they discovered that the internal lithium battery had a visibly swollen case. The consumer, aware of the dangers associated with swollen lithium batteries, identified this as a significant explosion and fire hazard. The nightlight’s failure to operate correctly and the discovery of the compromised battery indicate a severe product defect with potentially dangerous consequences.
Safety Concerns
The discovery of a swollen lithium battery within the GZOKMOG K-1151 nightlight presents several critical safety concerns:
- Immediate Dangers: A swollen lithium-ion battery is a strong indicator of internal failure, which can lead to thermal runaway. This process can cause the battery to generate excessive heat, vent flammable gases, catch fire, or even explode. Such an event, especially in a device intended for a child’s room, poses an immediate and severe risk of burns, smoke inhalation, and physical injury.
- Fire Hazard: Lithium battery fires are extremely hot and difficult to extinguish, often requiring specialized fire suppressants. A fire originating from a nightlight, particularly one left plugged in or near flammable materials (like bedding, curtains, or toys in a nursery), could quickly escalate and engulf a room or even an entire home.
- Explosion Risk: While less common, a severely compromised lithium battery can rupture explosively, propelling shrapnel and hot debris. This could cause blunt force trauma or puncture wounds.
- Who Might Be Affected: Infants and young children are particularly vulnerable, as the nightlight is designed for their rooms. They are unable to react quickly to a fire or explosion, and their proximity to the device while sleeping places them at extreme risk. Any occupants of the home, including adults and pets, are also at risk from fire, smoke, and potential structural damage.
- Property Damage Potential: A fire or explosion initiated by a defective nightlight can cause extensive property damage, ranging from localized charring and smoke damage to complete destruction of a room or home. The cost of repairs, replacement of belongings, and potential displacement can be substantial.
What Consumers Should Do
If you own a GZOKMOG K-1151 nightlight or any similar device:
- Immediate Steps to Take: If you observe any swelling in your nightlight, or if it exhibits unusual behavior (such as not turning off, excessive heat, strange odors, or smoke), immediately and carefully unplug the device if safe to do so. Do not attempt to open, charge, or continue using the product. Move it to a safe, non-flammable area away from combustible materials, preferably outdoors or in a metal container.
- How to Check if They Own the Affected Product: Verify if your nightlight is the GZOKMOG K-1151 model. Check the product packaging, instruction manual, or the device itself for brand and model information. If purchased from Amazon, review your order history.
- Prevention Measures: Until the safety of this product can be confirmed, it is advisable to discontinue its use. Avoid purchasing or using uncertified electronic devices, especially those containing lithium batteries from unknown brands or sellers. Always purchase products from reputable retailers and check for safety certifications (e.g., UL, CE).
- Reporting Procedures: If you have experienced a similar incident or own this product and have safety concerns, report it immediately to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at www.SaferProducts.gov. This helps regulatory bodies track incidents and potentially initiate recalls.
Manufacturer’s Response
As of the date of this report, the manufacturer, Shenzhen Liyuansha Technology Co., Ltd. dba GZOKMOG, has not provided a public response regarding this incident.
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Note: This information is based on incident reports provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. If you find information that is incorrect, please contact us immediately so we can correct the post to reflect accurate information.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. This article is based on publicly available incident reports. The incidents mentioned have not necessarily been independently verified or adjudicated.