Merkury Innovations Recalls Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fans Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire Hazard
Recall 26539 · Jun 11, 2026 · Merkury Innovations
18,000
units affected
18,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26539
- Date
- Jun 11, 2026
- Company
- Merkury Innovations
- Units affected
- 18,000
- Product
- Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fans
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The fan can overheat, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a fire hazard.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- TJMaxx, Marshalls and Sierra stores nationwide from October 2024 through October 2025 for about $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled hot + cool heating and cooling fans?
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.
What is the hazard?
The fan can overheat, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.