Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fans

Merkury Innovations, of New York, New York has recalled Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fans, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall was announced on June 11, 2026. It involves a fire or burn hazard.

Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the CPSC record linked further down this page.

What was recalled?

This recall covers Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fans, with approximately About 18,000 affected. The company behind the recall is Merkury Innovations, of New York, New York.

From the official recall notice: “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.”

Why was Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fans recalled?

According to the CPSC, the hazard is described as follows: “The fan can overheat, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a fire hazard.” In plain terms, this recall relates to a fire or burn hazard.

A fire or burn hazard means the product can overheat, catch fire, or cause burns during normal use or charging. Recalls like these are issued to prevent property damage and injuries. Consumers are usually advised to stop using the product right away.

Reported injuries at the time of the recall notice: 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.

What should you do?

If you think you may have bought Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fans, compare it against the product description and identifying codes before using it.

The official recall notice states: “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…”

About this recall

This recall applies to products sold in the United States. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public CPSC data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the CPSC or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.