Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fans Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | June 24, 2026

Recall Information Record
Database Entry ID: 10809
Recall Number: 26539
Date of Record: 2026-06-11

1. Recall Summary
This recall involves the Merkury Innovations Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fan. The product is a portable, bladeless fan and heater that provides both hot and cool air. The recall was initiated by the importer, Merkury Innovations, of New York, New York. The recall was published on June 11, 2026, and last updated on June 12, 2026. The recall notice states that the fan can overheat, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a fire hazard. 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.

2. Affected Products
The affected product is the Merkury Innovations Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fan. The specific model number is 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. The units were sold at TJMaxx, Marshalls, and Sierra stores nationwide from October 2024 through October 2025 for about $30. The number of units affected is approximately 18,000. The product was manufactured in China.

3. Hazard Information
The hazard associated with this product is that the fan can overheat. According to the recall notice, this overheating poses a risk of serious injury or death from a fire hazard. The firm has received two reports of the fan catching fire when connected to a power source. One of these reports involved smoke damage to property. No injuries have been reported in connection with these incidents.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers should stop using the Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fan immediately. Consumers are instructed to contact Merkury Innovations for a full refund. As part of the remedy process, consumers will be asked to write in permanent marker the date, their initials, and the word “Recalled” on the product. Consumers should then unplug the cord, safely cut the cord, and upload a photo of the destroyed product to the recall website at https://merkuryinnovations.com/pages/fanrecall. After registration is confirmed, instructions will be provided on how to dispose of the product.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy for this recall is a full refund. Consumers must follow the steps outlined in the Consumer Action Required section to receive their refund. The remedy does not include a replacement or repair.

6. Contact Information
Consumers can contact Merkury Innovations for more information by calling toll-free at 888-232-3143 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also email the company at support@merkuryinnovations.com. Additional information is available online at https://merkuryinnovations.com/pages/fanrecall or by visiting https://merkuryinnovations.com/ and clicking on “Recalls” at the bottom of the page.

Frequently Asked Questions