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Merkury Innovations Recalls Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fans Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire Hazard

Recall 26-539 · June 11, 2026 · Merkury Innovations

What to doConsumers 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
26-539 (CPSC)
Recall date
June 11, 2026
Brand
Merkury Innovations
Category
Heaters, fans and air conditioners
Products
Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fans
Hazard
Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 18,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
June 12, 2026

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fans · About 18,000 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fan
Recalled Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fan
Label with model number
Label with model number

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: TJMaxx, Marshalls and Sierra stores nationwide from October 2024 through October 2025 for about $30.; Merkury Innovations, of New York, New York.

Injuries or incidents 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.

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.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 75 recalls in the heaters, fans and air conditioners category, 17 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fans (About 18,000 units). 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.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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…

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on June 12, 2026. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.