Merkury Innovations Hot + Cool fan recalled for fire hazard and overheat risk
What this means
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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The agency's original wording
The fan can overheat, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a fire hazard.
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.
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-HazardWant us to check the next one for you?
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