Merkury Innovations Hot + Cold Heating and Cooling FanThe recall came after two reports of fans catching fire, according to a statement from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
According to the product safety agency, the fans are bladeless and come with the model number MI-DHC02. The model number can be found on the white label on the bottom of the product or on the packaging it comes in.
The company has received two reports of fans catching fire, with one fan causing property damage from the smoke, but no injuries have been reported so far.
The fans went on sale nationwide from October 2024 to October 2025 at stores like TJMaxx, Marshalls and Sierra, and retailed for around $30. The fans are made in China.
Anyone who buys one is encouraged to stop using it immediately, making sure to unplug it. Consumers should visit https://merkuryinnovations.com/pages/fanrecallcontains refund instructions.
The steps for a refund are for the consumer to use the permanent market to write their initials on the fan. Consumers will be asked to write today’s date as well as the word “remembered” on the fan.
Consumers will then be asked to take a clear photo of the fan with all these words and dates written on it. Consumers will also be asked to cut the electrical cord with scissors and take a clear picture of the cut electrical cord. The last step involves filling out the registration form https://merkuryinnovations.com/pages/fanrecall.
Consumers will be told not to dispose of the fan until they receive an email stating that their registration was successful. The company warns that some consumers may be asked to return the ventilator, but others will be instructed to properly dispose of the ventilator.
Merkury Innovations makes other products such as bladeless hand fans, wireless headphones and light therapy lamps, although none of these products are involved in this recall. The company also makes items such as Apple Watch bands, USB cables and smartphone cases.
It doesn’t seem like it Although the reason is unclear, according to the Wayback Machine, the Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fan was available on the Merkury Innovations website in 2024 or 2025. The company did not immediately respond to questions on Wednesday. Gizmodo will update this article if we hear back.
