Around 18,000 Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fans from Merkury Innovations have been recalled due to an overheating issue that can lead to a risk fire, serious injury and even death, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
These portable hot-and-cool bladeless fans have 2-pound heaters that are approximately 13 inches tall, 5 inches wide and 5 inches deep and they were manufactured in China. Per the June 11 CPSC recall, they were sold at TJMaxx, Marshalls and Sierra stores nationwide from October 2024 through October 2025 for about $30.
So far, New York-based Merkury Innovations has received two reports of the fans catching fire when connected to a power source. One of the incidents reportedly included smoke damage to property and no injuries have been reported.
Fans included in the recall have model number MI-DHC02 on a white label on the bottom of the product and on the packaging. Consumers should stop using the product 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,” the CPSC said. “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.”
Manufacturer photo
Manufacturer photo
In its own recall notice, Merkury Innovations provided further details for how to register the fans for a refund.
