iMirror Rechargeable Electric Fly Swatter Recalled Over Fire Hazard

Product Recalls - August 19, 2025

iMirror Inc. Issues Recall for Rechargeable Electric Fly Swatter After Receiving Three Reports of the Devices Catching Fire

iMirror Rechargeable Electric Fly Swatter Recalled Over Fire Hazard

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (August 15, 2025) – The iMirror Rechargeable Electric Fly Swatters have been recalled because there is a risk that the devices could catch fire and injure users.

The recall was issued on July 25, 2025. Roughly 29,000 units were sold prior to the recall.

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the rechargeable batteries in the Electric Bug Zapper Racket, Fly Swatter, and Mosquito Swatter can catch fire when the devices are being used for long periods.

The recall from the CSPC says that the devices pose a “shock hazard,” but there are no details of any shock hazard. iMirror has received at least three reports of the devices catching fire.

Common Causes of Consumer Products Catching Fire

Accidents involving consumer products catching fire remain a very common occurrence. According to the National Fire Protection Association, “Lithium-ion batteries are increasingly found in devices and systems that the public and first responders use or interact with daily. While these batteries provide an effective and efficient source of power, the likelihood of them overheating, catching on fire, and even leading to explosions increases when they are damaged or improperly used, charged, or stored.” These batteries can catch fire for several reasons.

  • Manufacturing Defects: These batteries may have manufacturing defects that lead to internal short circuits.
  • Physical Damage: Any type of physical damage to a battery cell could cause the anode and cathode to touch and cause a fire.
  • Lack of Safety Features: Batteries may lack safety features such as battery management systems (BMS) that fail to properly regulate voltage and temperature.

When batteries are properly designed, fires are typically much less likely. Part of the problem is that many of the devices imported into the United States with lithium-ion batteries lack key safety features. In far too many situations, companies are looking to create products as cheaply as possible so that they can make more profits.

Liability for Accidents Involving Consumer Products

Companies that create consumer products have a legal obligation to ensure that they are reasonably safe. This is particularly important for any product that contains the batteries. These devices are well known to be fire hazards in certain situations. If a product with lithium-ion batteries has some type of defect that creates a fire hazard, this could form the basis of a strict product liability claim. There are several elements that must be demonstrated in any prima facie case of product liability.

  • The defendant sold the product that injured the plaintiff.
  • The defendant was the commercial seller of the product.
  • The plaintiff sustained an injury through their use of the product.
  • The product was defective at the time it was sold to the defendant.
  • The defect was an actual and proximate cause of the plaintiff’s injury.

It can be difficult to know where to begin after being injured by any consumer product. Victims are often left with serious injuries and high medical bills. To make matters worse, they may need to take extensive periods of time away from work. Any person that is injured by a defective consumer product may be able to seek some measure of accountability through a personal injury claim.

Getting Legal Help for Injuries Caused by Dangerous Consumer Products

We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates were very concerned to hear about the safety issues with the iMirror Rechargeable Electric Fly Swatters. It is our sincere hope that all of the defective devices will be successfully recalled before any person is seriously injured or killed. Retail stores and physical retailers should really do more to avoid selling dangerous products in the first place.

Have you or someone that you care about been injured by a consumer product with lithium-ion batteries? You may be entitled to financial compensation. Our team of product liability attorneys is here to assist you. We are committed to getting victims the most compensation possible so that they can focus on healing. Whether you just have legal questions or are looking to hire an attorney, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.