CarMate Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Toshima-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Masaru Tokuda) has begun sequential sales of the 'Smartphone Cooling Handheld Fan WH (ZE31/ZE31E)' from July 3, 2026, as the second product in its home appliance series 'IRIE (Airy)'.

This innovative handheld fan features a Peltier-type cooling plate, designed not only to cool users but also to help dissipate heat from overheated smartphones. It includes a built-in magnet compatible with 'MagSafe' smartphones, allowing it to function as a smartphone stand. It can be comfortably used during long smartphone sessions such as video viewing, gaming, or online meetings. Like the first series product, the 'Bakufu Handheld Fan,' it adopts a safe and durable 'lithium iron phosphate battery,' offering a new summer solution for comfortable smartphone use. For details, please see below.

It's not just people who feel the summer heat: a new concept with the 'Smartphone Cooling Handheld Fan'

Handheld fans have become a summer staple in recent years. However, with increased smartphone usage for social media video viewing, gaming, online meetings, and app use outdoors, prolonged use has led to device overheating and performance issues. Especially in hot outdoor environments, high ambient temperatures combined with device load can easily raise smartphone temperatures. To address this, we developed the 'Smartphone Cooling Handheld Fan' based on the innovative idea of cooling not only people but also smartphones.

Product Features

1. Cools both people and smartphones with a Peltier-type cooling plate.

Wind speed is adjustable in 5 levels (see diagram below). A Peltier-type cooling plate is located at the center of the unit, allowing users to direct airflow to their face or neck, or use the cooling plate for localized cooling. Placing a heated smartphone on the plate also helps cool the device. While airflow alone provides cooling, using the cooling plate※ is recommended during high-load smartphone usage such as video playback or gaming.

※ Do not cool powered-off smartphones. Condensation may occur.

2. Magnetic mounting: securely holds MagSafe-compatible smartphones.

The cooling plate area includes built-in magnets, enabling secure attachment of MagSafe-compatible smartphones, allowing use as a smartphone stand. (No charging function included.)

3. Convenient for online meetings and video viewing: adjustable angle makes it suitable as a desktop fan.

The fan head is adjustable in angle. It can be placed on a desk without needing a separate stand, making it convenient for online meetings while outdoors or for video viewing at home or outside.

Adjust to a comfortable viewing angle for desktop use.

4. Equipped with a safety-conscious 'lithium iron phosphate battery'.

Automatically stops in extreme temperatures or if foreign objects are caught.

Charging while using is possible.

This product uses a lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO₄) battery, known for its safety and durability. Overcharge, over-discharge, and temperature protection functions help minimize risks of fire or degradation. It charges in approximately 2.5 hours and offers up to about 6 hours of continuous use at medium wind speed. A safety feature automatically stops the motor if foreign objects are caught in the fan blades.

● Supplementary Material: Battery Development Reference Document

Recommended Usage Scenarios

- Cooling smartphones prone to heating during social media video viewing or long video playback - Managing heat during smartphone gaming, allowing comfortable gameplay

- Using as a stand for smartphone-based meetings or online conferences - Summer leisure settings such as theme parks, festivals, and events

※ Do not mount smartphones while moving or walking.

(Smartphone damage due to falling is not covered.)

★ For more details, please visit the product links below (official online store).

Product Overview

Front view

Product Name: Smartphone Cooling Handheld Fan WH

Model No. / Release Date - ZE31E (E-commerce exclusive): July 3, 2026 (Reiwa 8) - ZE31: Early August 2026 (Reiwa 8), planned

Color: White

Price: Open

[Main Specifications]

- Equipped with Peltier-type cooling plate

- Magnetic smartphone mounting for MagSafe-compatible devices

- 5-level wind speed adjustment

- Uses lithium iron phosphate battery

- Operating temperature range: 10–45°C

- Continuous usage time: Approx. 6 hours

※ At medium wind speed. Usage time reduces to approx. 1.5 hours when using maximum wind speed with cooling function enabled.

- Charging time: Approx. 2.5 hours

- Product dimensions: H215 × W105 × D40 mm

- Product weight: 290g

- Charging port: USB Type-C (cable not included) - Input: 5V/2.4A

- Battery capacity: 3.2V 4000mAh (12.8Wh)

Packaging

For Reader Inquiries

CarMate

TEL: 03-5926-1212

URL: https://www.carmate.co.jp/

Related Press Releases / Product Information

- 'Bakufu Handheld Fan' Press Release (Released May 2026)

- 'Bakufu Handheld Fan' Product Page

- CarMate Home Appliance List (Official Online Store)

Company Overview

Company Name: CarMate Co., Ltd. Representative: President and CEO Masaru Tokuda Headquarters: 5-33-11 Nagasaki, Toshima-ku, Tokyo Founded: June 7, 1966 (Showa 41) Capital: 1.6377 billion yen URL: https://www.carmate.co.jp Business: Manufacturing and sales of automotive accessories, outdoor, leisure, and sports goods, snowboard equipment, software development, and more

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