Wahl pet supplies

The reports, as CPSC published them

1. First aid

   Made Oct 15, 2026 · , sent to the company Oct 20, 2026 · , published by CPSC Nov 3, 2026

   The product, in the report: I am filing a formal complaint regarding a serious product safety incident involving my Wahl Lithium-Ion Pro Series Cordless Rechargeable Pet Clipper, Model 09766, manufactured by Wahl Clipper Corporation. On September 16, 2026, at approximately 6:30 AM, I plugged the clippers in to charge and left my home. When I returned around 8:30 AM, I found the clippers running on the floor and extremely hot. The device appeared to have activated on its own and fallen from the charger. I repeatedly attempted to turn it off, but it would not shut off. It became so hot that it burned my hand and subsequently began smoking. At approximately 8:35 AM, I attempted to contact Wahl for assistance, but its office was closed. Due to the continuing overheating and smoke, I contacted my local fire department. As an emergency measure, I placed the device in a bowl of water. Firefighters responded and moved the device away from my home because of the potential hazard. A firefighter observed that the battery was still approximately 94% charged and continuing to discharge. This incident created a serious potential fire and injury hazard to my home, my family, and my four dogs. Had I not returned home when I did, the situation could potentially have resulted in a fire, property damage, or more serious injuries. I subsequently contacted Wahl again and provided the product model information. I was ultimately told that a refund or replacement would require a receipt. I do not believe this adequately addresses the severity of the incident or the potential danger posed by the product. This was not simply an ordinary product malfunction. The device apparently activated unexpectedly, could not be switched off, overheated enough to burn me, began smoking, and required an emergency response from the fire department. I am requesting that your agency review this incident, determine whether further investigation or corrective action is warranted, and help ensure that any potential safety risks associated with this product are appropriately addressed to protect other consumers. I also request that this incident be documented and considered in determining whether additional consumer warnings, a safety investigation, or a product recall may be necessary. I can provide additional information and supporting documentation, including photographs, communications with the manufacturer, and fire department records, if available. Thank you for your attention to this serious consumer safety concern.

   I am filing a formal complaint regarding a serious product safety incident involving my Wahl Lithium-Ion Pro Series Cordless Rechargeable Pet Clipper, smart clip 4 in 1, manufactured by Wahl Clipper Corporation.

   On September 16, 2026, at approximately 6:30 AM, I plugged the clippers in to charge and left my home. When I returned around 8:30 AM, I found the clippers running on the floor and extremely hot. The device appeared to have activated on its own and fallen from the charger. I repeatedly attempted to turn it off, but it would not shut off. It became so hot that it burned my hand and subsequently began smoking.

   At approximately 8:35 AM, I attempted to contact Wahl for assistance, but its office was closed. Due to the continuing overheating and smoke, I contacted my local fire department. As an emergency measure, I placed the device in a bowl of water. Firefighters responded and moved the device away from my home because of the potential hazard. A firefighter observed that the battery was still approximately 94% charged and continuing to discharge.

   This incident created a serious potential fire and injury hazard to my home, my family, and my four dogs. Had I not returned home when I did, the situation could potentially have resulted in a fire, property damage, or more serious injuries.

   I subsequently contacted Wahl again and provided the product model information. I was ultimately told that a refund or replacement would require a receipt. I do not believe this adequately addresses the severity of the incident or the potential danger posed by the product.

   This was not simply an ordinary product malfunction. The device apparently activated unexpectedly, could not be switched off, overheated enough to burn me, began smoking, and required an emergency response from the fire department.

   I am requesting that your agency review this incident, determine whether further investigation or corrective action is warranted, and help ensure that any potential safety risks associated with this product are appropriately addressed to protect other consumers. I also request that this incident be documented and considered in determining whether additional consumer warnings, a safety investigation, or a product recall may be necessary.

   I can provide additional information and supporting documentation, including photographs, communications with the manufacturer, and fire department records, if available.

   Thank you for your attention to this serious consumer safety concern.

   Model

   09766

   Bought from

   Petsmart

   Bought

   Oct 13, 2025

   Where

   Martin, Georgia: Home/Apartment/Condominium

   Who was involved

   Age 28, Female

   The reporter’s relation to them

   Self

   As this report names them

   Brand Wahl, made or sold by Wahl Clipper Corporation

   How badly, in CPSC’s words

   Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional

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