The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·26537·Announced 2026-06-11

Kitchen HQ Thermal Insulated Bowls Recalled for Fire Hazard

HSN recalled about 86,040 Kitchen HQ Thermal Insulated Bowls due to a fire hazard. The detachable hinged lids contain metal springs that can ignite when used in a microwave.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This meets the rubric criterion for Score 4 (Severe) based on significant property-damage reports. HSN documented 30 incidents of smoking, sparking, melting, or catching fire when microwaved, with one incident causing property damage. Fire hazards pose inherent risk of serious injury.

Plain-English summary

HSN has recalled about 86,040 Kitchen HQ Thermal Insulated Bowls with detachable hinged lids. Affected models include the 10-cup bowl (SKN 817800), the 10.5-cup and 2-cup bowl set (SKN 884907), and the 10.4-cup, 6-cup, and 2-cup bowl set (SKN 900600). The bowls feature a metal interior and plastic exterior with "KITCHEN HQ" printed on the front.

The metal springs in the detachable hinged lids can catch fire when the bowls are used in a microwave. HSN has received 30 reports of smoking, sparking, melting, or catching fire during microwave use, including one incident that caused property damage.

The bowls were distributed through HSN.com, HSN televised shows, and HSN digital shopping platforms from July 2023 through February 2026, priced between $20 and $60. Consumers should stop using the bowls immediately. HSN is offering a full refund for those who return the complete set or a partial refund for those who wish to keep the bowls without the lids. Contact HSN at 888-520-2197 (toll-free, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m. ET), by email at [email protected], or online at https://www.recallrtr.com/thermalbowls or https://www.hsn.com.

The recalled product

Product
Kitchen HQ Thermal Insulated Bowls with Detachable Hinged Lids
Manufacturer
HSN, Inc., of West Chester, Pennsylvania
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchenware
Hazard
  • fire
Affected units
86,040

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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