About 51,000 lithium-ion battery packs used to power reclining chairs are being pulled from homes nationwide after reports that they overheated, smoked or caught fire. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled the Blue Cactus Company battery packs, which were sold on Amazon for roughly $105 apiece and are designed to work with various brands of reclining chairs.
The recall, announced Sept. 24, covers the Blue Cactus Company's 2,500 mAh battery packs, according to Medical Daily. Per the CPSC, the agency is aware of four reports of the packs overheating, smoking or igniting, and the recall notice does not describe any injuries. As cleveland.com reports, the packs were sold on Amazon between May 2023 and July 2026.
What the Recalled Packs Look Like
The recalled battery packs are black, with the Blue Cactus Company logo and name printed on the front. Model number RWX-RBP02 is printed on the back, the same report notes. Anyone with a recliner powered by an aftermarket battery pack should check for that branding and model number before continuing to use it.
Go North Rocket 28 AB, a Sweden-based company, imported the battery packs into the U.S., per the same account. The lithium-ion battery inside the packs can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers, according to RecallBench.
How to Get a Replacement
Consumers should stop using the recalled packs immediately and contact the company for a replacement. Owners can email [email protected] or visit the Blue Cactus Company website and click on Important Recall Information, the same report states.
Don't Just Toss It in the Trash
Safety officials warn that the recalled devices should not go into regular household trash or curbside recycling bins. The CPSC has said that recalled lithium-ion batteries must be disposed of differently than other batteries because they present a greater risk of fire, and consumers should check local household hazardous waste collection centers for proper disposal guidance.
Part of a Broader Pattern on Amazon
The Blue Cactus recall is not the only recall involving a product sold on Amazon.
Lithium-ion battery recalls tied to Amazon sales have made headlines before. More than 200,000 INIU power banks sold on the platform were recalled after their batteries were found capable of overheating and igniting, per WBAL-TV. That recall involved 15 reports of overheating, including 11 fires that resulted in three minor burn injuries and more than $380,000 in property damage, the station reported.
