VQQQ gas patio heaters recalled for fire and burn hazard from gas leak risk
What this means
VQQQ-branded natural gas patio heaters (models VQQQ-A1 and VQQQ-001) can malfunction, causing gas to leak. This poses a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burns. About 100 units were sold online via Amazon between July 2024 and August 2026.
- Stop using the heater immediately.
- Shut off the valve at your gas source and disconnect the gas hose.
- Write "Recalled" in permanent marker on the heater's base, take a photo, and email it to vqqqrecall@163.com.
- Contact VQQQ for a full refund and disposal instructions.
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The agency's original wording
Components on the recalled patio heaters can malfunction causing gas to be released, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.
Consumers should stop using the recalled patio heaters immediately, shut the valve at the portable gas source, disconnect the gas hose and contact VQQQ for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to write in permanent marker "Recalled" on the heater’s base and send a photo of the marked heater to vqqqrecall@163.com. Consumers should then dispose of the recalled product.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2027/VQQQ-Gas-Patio-Heaters-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fire-and-Burn-HazardsWant us to check the next one for you?
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