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orywireMerkury Innovations recalled about 18,000 Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fans because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard. Owners should stop using the fan, check the model label and register with Merkury for a refund.
By David Carter
Merkury Innovations is recalling its Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fan because the fan can overheat and create a fire hazard. Owners should stop using the fan immediately, unplug it and check the model label before registering with Merkury for a refund.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall on June 11. The agency said the recall covers about 18,000 units sold nationwide.
The recalled product is the Merkury Innovations Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fan, a portable bladeless fan and heater.
CPSC identifies the affected fan as model MI-DHC02. Merkury’s recall page and FAQ list model MI-DHC02-199. The model information is printed on a white label on the bottom of the product and on the packaging.
The official recall materials identify the product by model number, not by a UPC or lot code. Owners should use the model label and product description to check whether their fan is included.
The recalled fans were sold at TJ Maxx, Marshalls and Sierra stores nationwide from October 2024 through October 2025.
CPSC said the fans sold for about $30. The recalled fan is white, about 13 inches tall, 5 inches wide and 5 inches deep, and weighs about 2 pounds.
CPSC said the fan can overheat, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a fire hazard.
Merkury has received two reports of the fan catching fire while connected to a power source, according to the recall notice. One report involved smoke damage to property. No injuries have been reported.
Owners should not keep using the fan even if it appears to work normally. Merkury’s recall FAQ tells consumers to stop using the recalled fan immediately.
Consumers should contact Merkury Innovations for a full refund and follow the company’s recall registration steps.
Merkury says registrations will not be approved if the required markings and cut-cord photo are not clear. The company also says consumers should not dispose of the fan until they receive an email confirming that the registration has been accepted.
After a registration is confirmed, Merkury says it will provide disposal instructions. The company’s FAQ says consumers with an original receipt can receive the amount paid for the fan. Consumers without a receipt can receive $30.
Refunds are offered through PayPal or a general gift card that can be used anywhere Visa is accepted, according to Merkury’s FAQ. The company says refunds are expected within about 7 to 14 business days after a successful confirmation.
Consumers with questions can call Merkury Innovations at 888-232-3143 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email support@merkuryinnovations.com.
Merkury says consumers should keep the fan unplugged and should not dispose of it before receiving a confirmation email. The company says consumers may be asked to return the fan.
That instruction matters because Merkury’s FAQ says refunds are being offered to consumers who still have the product. Consumers who do not have internet access or a camera can contact the company for help, but Merkury says photos are required to complete a registration.
Merkury’s FAQ says no other Merkury Innovations products are included in this recall.
This article will be updated if CPSC or Merkury changes the affected model information, refund process, incident reports or consumer instructions.
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