CPSC2026-06-11FIRE HAZARD
Merkury Innovations Hot + Cool fan recalled for fire hazard and overheat risk
FIRENationwide distribution
Merkury Innovations Hot + Cool fan recalled for fire risk
The Merkury Innovations Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fan (model MI-DHC02) can overheat and catch fire when plugged in. The company has received two reports of fires, including one that caused smoke damage to a home. No injuries have been reported so far.
- Stop using the fan immediately and unplug it.
- Contact Merkury Innovations for a full refund at https://merkuryinnovations.com/pages/fanrecall.
- Mark the product with permanent marker (date, initials, and the word 'Recalled'), cut the cord, and upload a photo to the recall website for disposal instructions.
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Hazard
The fan can overheat, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fan immediately and contact Merkury Innovations for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to write in permanent marker the date, their initials, and the word "Recalled" on the product. Consumers should unplug the cord, safely cut the cord and upload a photo of the destroyed product to https://merkuryinnovations.com/pages/fanrecall. After registration is confirmed, instructions will be provided on how to dispose of the product.
Sold at
TJMaxx, Marshalls and Sierra stores nationwide from October 2024 through October 2025 for about $30.
Affected count
About 18,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received two reports of the fan catching fire when connected to a power source, including one report of smoke damage to property. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fans
Consumer contact
Merkury Innovations toll-free 888-232-3143 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at support@merkuryinnovations.com or online at https://merkuryinnovations.com/pages/fanrecall or https://merkuryinnovations.com/ and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Merkury-Innovations-Recalls-Hot-Cool-Heating-and-Cooling-Fans-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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