January 16, 2026 – A recent incident report details a concerning malfunction involving a rechargeable hover soccer ball sold on Amazon, which reportedly caught fire while charging in a bedroom. The incident raises significant safety alarms regarding generic and private-label electronic toys, particularly those powered by lithium-ion batteries.
Product Details
Incident Overview
On December 28, 2025, a consumer reported that a Rechargeable Hover Soccer Ball, branded BROADREAM and purchased from Amazon on December 13, 2023, overheated and subsequently caught fire while charging in a bedroom. The product’s casing near the charge port melted due to the heat and flames. The fire was extinguished by the consumer submerging the toy in water. Fortunately, no physical injuries were reported; however, the incident resulted in the release of toxic fumes and smoke, posing an immediate health risk to anyone in the vicinity. There was no property damage outside of the product itself.
The consumer attempted to report the serious safety incident to Amazon but stated that the company would not escalate the issue to their product safety team, focusing solely on issuing a refund for the product.
Safety Concerns
This incident highlights critical safety concerns associated with rechargeable toys, particularly those that utilize lithium-ion batteries.
- Immediate Dangers: The most immediate risk is fire, which can quickly spread, causing severe burns to individuals and extensive property damage. The melting of the product’s casing indicates extreme heat generation. The release of toxic fumes and smoke during the incident presents an acute danger of respiratory irritation and other health issues, especially for children who might be present or sleeping.
- Long-Term Risks: Exposure to toxic smoke can have long-term respiratory and other health effects. A fire starting in a bedroom, often a confined space, poses a substantial risk of uncontrolled fire, leading to total loss of property or serious injury if not promptly extinguished.
- Who Might Be Affected: Children, who are the primary users of such toys, are particularly vulnerable. Parents, caregivers, and anyone in the household are at risk of injury from fire, smoke inhalation, or attempting to extinguish a fire. The incident occurred in a bedroom, a common area where these toys might be left charging, often unattended or overnight.
- Property Damage Potential: While this specific incident resulted in no property damage outside of the product itself, the potential for a small toy fire to escalate into a significant house fire is very real. Furnishings, bedding, and other flammable materials commonly found in bedrooms can easily ignite, leading to devastating consequences.
What Consumers Should Do
Consumers who own a Rechargeable Hover Soccer Ball, especially those from the BROADREAM brand purchased on Amazon, should take immediate action to ensure their safety and prevent potential hazards.
- Immediate Steps: If your hover soccer ball shows any signs of overheating, swelling, unusual odors, or changes in performance while charging or in use, immediately unplug it and move it to a safe, non-flammable area. Do not use the product again. If a fire occurs, prioritize personal safety, evacuate the area, and then attempt to extinguish the fire only if safe to do so with an appropriate extinguisher. For lithium-ion battery fires, water can be used to cool the device and prevent thermal runaway, but caution is advised, and professional help (fire department) should be called immediately.
- Check Your Product: Verify if you own a “Rechargeable Hover Soccer Ball” or “Hover Ball” from the “BROADREAM” brand, particularly if it was purchased on Amazon. Check the product and its packaging for brand and manufacturer information.
- Prevention Measures: Always charge electronic toys on a non-flammable surface, away from combustible materials, and never charge them unattended, especially overnight. Use only the charger supplied with the product. Regularly inspect the toy and charger for any damage, fraying wires, or signs of wear.
- Reporting Procedures: If you experience a similar incident or discover a potential safety defect, report it immediately to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at www.SaferProducts.gov. Even if Amazon or other retailers offer a refund, it is crucial to report the incident to the CPSC to ensure the issue is documented and potentially leads to a broader investigation or recall.
Manufacturer’s Response
No response has been provided by the manufacturer, SHENZHEN SHENGGAO E-COMMERCE CO., LTD. dba BROADREAM, to date regarding this incident report.
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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.