Merkury Innovations Recalls Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fans Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2026-06-11). Hazards: fire, burn, injury. Models: MI-DHC02. About 18,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 26539 |
| Published | 2026-06-11 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-12 |
| Products | Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fans |
| Firm named in the title | Merkury Innovations |
| Firms | Merkury Innovations, of New York, New York (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 18,000 |
| Model numbers | MI-DHC02 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, injury |
| Remedy classes | refund, dispose, stop use |
| Sold | TJMaxx, Marshalls and Sierra stores nationwide from October 2024 through October 2025 for about $30. |
Description
This recall involves the Merkury Innovations Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fan, a portable hot-and-cool bladeless fan and heater with model number MI-DHC02. The model number MI-DHC02 can be found on a white label on the bottom of the product and on the packaging. The fan heater is approximately 13 inches tall, 5 inches wide and 5 inches deep and weighs about 2 pounds.
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.
Incidents and injuries
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.
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