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

CPSC recall number

Recall number: 26-539

Recall

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

Product

Name of Product: Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fans

Recall date

Recall Date: June 11, 2026

Hazard

Hazard: The fan can overheat, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a fire hazard.

Remedy type

Remedy: Refund

What to do

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.

Units affected

Units: About 18,000

Incidents and injuries

Incidents/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.

Recalling firm

Importer(s): Merkury Innovations, of New York, New York

Manufactured in

Manufactured In: China

Sold at

Sold At: TJMaxx, Marshalls and Sierra stores nationwide from October 2024 through October 2025 for about $30.

Which items are affected

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.