Merkury Innovations Recalls Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fans
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Merkury Innovations is recalling about 18,000 Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fans due to a fire hazard from overheating.
What this CPSC product recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by CPSC on July 3, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
The fan can overheat, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a fire hazard.
Which Products Are Affected
This recall involves the Merkury Innovations Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fan with model number MI-DHC02. The fan is approximately 13 inches tall, 5 inches wide and 5 inches deep and weighs about 2 pounds. About 18,000 units were sold at TJMaxx, Marshalls and Sierra stores nationwide from October 2024 through October 2025 for about $30.
What You Should Do
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. Contact Merkury Innovations toll-free at 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.
Why This Matters
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.
Source
Original source: CPSC Official Notice ↗
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