December 23, 2025 – An INIU product purchased from Amazon reportedly caught fire, leading the consumer to destroy two units of the same product. The incident highlights potential fire safety risks associated with certain consumer electronics.
Product Details
Incident Overview
On December 6, 2025, an incident report was filed detailing a concerning malfunction involving an INIU branded product. According to the report, the product “started on fire.” The consumer stated, “i had 2 of them, and I destroyed them both,” indicating that they owned two units of the product and took action to render both unusable following the fire incident with one. The specific circumstances surrounding how the fire started, such as whether it was during charging, use, or while idle, were not detailed in the initial report. The exact model or type of INIU product (e.g., power bank, charger, cable) was also not specified, leaving some details unknown about the precise item involved.
Safety Concerns
This incident raises significant safety concerns regarding the INIU product in question. A product catching fire presents several severe hazards:
- Immediate Dangers: The primary immediate danger is the risk of personal injury, including burns, smoke inhalation, and potential suffocation from toxic fumes. Fires can escalate rapidly, posing a direct threat to anyone in the vicinity.
- Property Damage: A product fire can quickly spread to surrounding furniture, electronics, and structural components of a home or office, leading to extensive and costly property damage. In severe cases, it could result in a complete loss of property.
- Electrical Hazards: Products that spontaneously combust often do so due to internal electrical faults, overheating, or battery malfunctions. Such issues can indicate design flaws, manufacturing defects, or compromised components, which could lead to further electrical hazards even if a full-blown fire doesn’t occur.
- Long-Term Risks: Even after a fire is extinguished, residual smoke damage can affect air quality and contaminate belongings. Structural damage to electrical systems may also not be immediately apparent.
- Who Might Be Affected: Anyone using or near the product, including adults, children, and pets, is at risk. Homes, offices, or any location where the product is in use or stored could be affected.
What Consumers Should Do
Given this serious incident, consumers who own INIU products, particularly those that might be similar to the unnamed product involved, should take the following precautions:
- Immediate Steps to Take if a Fire Occurs: If any electronic product starts to smoke, spark, or catch fire, immediately disconnect it from power if safe to do so. Use a fire extinguisher rated for electrical fires (Class C) if you have one and are trained to use it. If the fire is unmanageable or spreads, evacuate the area immediately and call emergency services (e.g., 911).
- How to Check if You Own the Affected Product: While the specific model of the INIU product is unknown, if you own any INIU charging accessories, power banks, or similar portable electronic devices, inspect them for signs of damage, swelling, overheating, or unusual odors. If you notice any of these issues, discontinue use immediately.
- Prevention Measures:
* Always use products according to manufacturer instructions.
* Avoid charging devices unattended, especially overnight or near flammable materials.
* Do not overcharge batteries.
* Do not expose devices to extreme temperatures or direct sunlight.
* Never use damaged chargers, cables, or devices.
* Purchase products only from reputable retailers.
- Reporting Procedures: If you experience a similar incident or discover a potentially hazardous INIU product, report it immediately to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at www.cpsc.gov. Retain the product and any packaging or receipts if safe to do so, as these may be important for investigation.
Manufacturer’s Response
As of the date of this report, the manufacturer, INIU, has not provided a public response to this specific incident report. Their official stance or any corrective actions they may be taking are currently unknown.
Legal Help Available
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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.