Blue Cactus battery recall instructions now apply to about 51,000 of The Blue Cactus Company’s 2500 mAh battery packs used with reclining chairs. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says model RWX-RBP02 can overheat and pose fire and burn hazards. Owners of the recalled model should stop using it immediately and contact the company for a replacement.
Direct answer: Check the rear of the battery pack for model number RWX-RBP02. If that model number is present, stop using the pack. CPSC says the recall covers the 2500 mAh Blue Cactus reclining-chair battery pack and reports four incidents involving overheating, smoking or ignition. The remedy is a replacement battery pack.
Blue Cactus battery recall: how to check your model
The recalled product is The Blue Cactus Company 2500 mAh Battery Pack for Reclining Chairs, model RWX-RBP02. CPSC says the model number is printed on the rear of the battery pack, while the Blue Cactus branding appears on the front.
The recall does not establish that every Blue Cactus battery or every reclining chair is affected. The current CPSC notice specifically identifies model RWX-RBP02. Do not assume another Blue Cactus capacity or model is recalled unless it appears in current official recall guidance.
What should you do if you have RWX-RBP02?
Look at the rear of the battery pack for RWX-RBP02. If the model does not match, do not assume the recall applies based only on brand or appearance.
CPSC instructs consumers to stop using recalled RWX-RBP02 battery packs immediately, even if the battery has not shown visible overheating or smoke.
Contact The Blue Cactus Company through its recall process. The company says affected consumers are eligible for a no-cost replacement and that a clear photo showing the model number on the rear will be requested.
Do not place the recalled lithium-ion battery in household trash, curbside recycling, general recycling or ordinary retail battery-recycling boxes. Contact a local household hazardous waste facility first to confirm whether it accepts recalled lithium-ion batteries.
Why were the Blue Cactus battery packs recalled?
CPSC says the lithium-ion battery can overheat, creating fire and burn hazards. The agency reports four incidents involving overheating, smoking or ignition. The current CPSC recall notice does not list injuries.
The absence of visible damage does not cancel the recall instruction. The remedy is based on the identified model and recall scope, not on whether an individual battery has already shown a failure symptom.
Where and when were the recalled batteries sold?
CPSC says the recalled battery packs were sold on Amazon.com from May 2023 through July 2026 for about $105. Those sale details can help owners determine whether a battery purchase falls within the affected product’s distribution period, but the model number remains the clearest product-identification check.
Is the remedy a refund or a replacement?
The published remedy is a replacement, not a refund. CPSC lists the remedy as replacement, and The Blue Cactus Company says affected owners can obtain a no-cost replacement battery pack.
The company currently says replacements are expected to ship within approximately six to eight weeks after confirmation. That timing is company guidance and may change as the recall progresses.
Can the recalled battery go in household trash or a battery recycling box?
No. CPSC specifically warns that recalled lithium-ion batteries should not be placed in household trash, ordinary recycling, curbside recycling or used-battery collection boxes commonly found at retail and home-improvement stores.
Consumers should first contact their local household hazardous waste collection facility and ask whether it accepts recalled lithium-ion batteries. If the facility does not accept them, contact the municipality for current disposal instructions. Local acceptance rules can differ, so do not assume an ordinary battery-recycling route is appropriate for a recalled pack.
Are Blue Cactus 5000 mAh batteries included?
The current CPSC recall identifies the 2500 mAh RWX-RBP02 battery pack. TPS found no evidence in the reviewed recall notice that every Blue Cactus battery capacity is included. Owners should use the model number rather than brand name alone to determine whether their pack is affected.
What proves the recall steps are complete?
For an affected owner, the immediate safety task is complete when the recalled battery is no longer being used, the replacement request has been submitted and confirmed, and the recalled lithium-ion pack is handled under the applicable local hazardous-waste instructions rather than ordinary trash or recycling.
What happens next?
TPS will watch for additional CPSC incident or injury reports, any expansion of the affected model or sales scope, changes to the replacement remedy or shipment estimate, and revised disposal instructions. Those developments should update this same URL while the reader job remains identifying the recalled Blue Cactus battery and completing the remedy safely.
Verification note: TPS reviewed the CPSC recall notice and The Blue Cactus Company’s current remedy information. The affected model, approximate unit count, four reported incidents, stop-use instruction and replacement remedy are confirmed. Future incident counts, replacement timing and local disposal availability can change.
