Six Incidents, One Fire
By the time Snooz announced the recall, they already knew about six cases of these devices overheating and smoking. One of those six incidents escalated to an actual fire—meaning someone’s bedroom fan literally caught fire [1].
What the Breez Does
The Breez 2-in-1 is marketed as a combination white noise machine and bedroom fan with smart features accessible through a companion app. It comes in white with a beige stand and includes a temperature-sensing Auto-Fan Mode for automated air circulation.
The Corrosion Problem
According to the CPSC, the power connector inside the fan can corrode over time. When that corrosion builds up, it creates electrical resistance that generates heat, eventually causing the device to overheat.
Serial Numbers to Check
Only units with serial numbers beginning with BZ10 or BZ02 are included in the recall. You can find the serial number on the underside of the fan’s wooden base.
Not the Second Generation
Breez 2nd Generation sound machines are not affected by this recall. This recall specifically targets the original Breez units with the barrel power jack and the affected serial number prefixes.
Sold Through Multiple Channels
These fans sold online through Amazon, Shopify, Kickstarter, and various small retailers from June 2023 through December 2025. At about $200 each, they weren’t cheap bedroom accessories.
Nearly 12,000 Units Distributed
The recall affects approximately 11,900 units in the United States, plus another 140 sold in Canada. That’s a lot of potential fire hazards sitting on nightstands next to people’s beds.
The Bedroom Fire Risk
Here’s what makes this particularly dangerous: these are devices designed to run continuously while people sleep. You’re supposed to leave them on all night for the white noise, which means they’re operating unattended for hours in your bedroom.
Sleeping Through the Warning Signs
If your Breez starts overheating and smoking while you’re asleep, you might not notice until it’s too late. By the time smoke or burning smells wake you up, a fire could already be spreading.
The Replacement Process
Snooz wants consumers to stop using the fans immediately and register for a replacement through their website at getsnooz.com/recalls. You’ll need to cut the power cord, then upload photos of the cut cord and the adapter showing model information.
Why Cut the Cord
Requiring consumers to cut the power cord ensures the defective unit can’t be plugged back in and used. It’s a common recall procedure for products with electrical fire hazards.
The Photo Upload Requirement
Snooz asks for photos of both the cut power cord and the adapter with all printed information visible. This documentation proves you actually destroyed the recalled unit before they send you a replacement.
No Injuries Yet
Snooz reported no injuries or property damage despite the overheating, smoking, and one fire. But “no injuries yet” doesn’t mean the product is safe—it means people got lucky before the recall happened.
Manufacturing in China
These units were manufactured in China and imported by Snooz, Inc. of Las Vegas, Nevada. Quality control on the power connector corrosion issue should have caught the problem before nearly 12,000 units shipped to customers.
Electrical Corrosion Development
Corrosion in electrical connections doesn’t happen overnight. It develops gradually over time as moisture, air, and electrical current interact with metal contacts, creating oxidation that increases resistance.
The Progressive Failure
As corrosion builds, resistance increases, generating more heat during operation. That heat accelerates the corrosion, creating a feedback loop that eventually leads to overheating, smoking, and potential fire.
Design or Manufacturing Defect
Either the power connector wasn’t designed to prevent corrosion in normal bedroom environments, or the manufacturing process failed to properly seal or protect the connector. Either way, consumers ended up with fire hazards on their nightstands.
The Smart Features Irony
These fans included temperature-sensing Auto-Fan Mode and smartphone connectivity, but apparently couldn’t detect when their own internal power connectors were corroding and overheating. All the smart features in the world don’t help if the basic electrical components catch fire.
Breach of Basic Safety Standards
Selling electrical devices designed to run unattended in bedrooms overnight with power connectors that can corrode and catch fire violates fundamental consumer product safety expectations. These devices should be safe to operate as intended without creating fire hazards.
Contact an Attorney
If your Snooz Breez fan overheated, smoked, caught fire, or caused property damage or injuries, contact a product liability attorney immediately. Preserve the device exactly as it is (do not cut the cord yet), photograph all damage, save purchase records, and document any property damage or medical treatment with detailed records and photos.
References
1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/SNOOZ-Recalls-Electrical-Fans-Due-to-Fire-Hazard