‘Immediately stop using’: Heating and cooling fan recalled after reports of it catching fire

Merkury Innovations Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fan, model MIC-DHC02

A heating and cooling fan has been recalled in Canada due to a potential fire hazard, officials say.

Health Canada published the recall notice Wednesday for the Merkury Innovations Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fan, warning that the product may overheat.

“As of April 20, 2026, the company has received two reports of the fan catching fire when connecting to a power source in Canada, and no reports of injuries,” the notice said.

The affected units, with the model code MIC-DHC02, were sold between June and October 2025 at TJX Canada stores, including HomeSense, Winners and Marshalls. About 1,800 units were distributed nationwide. The fans were manufactured in China by Merkury Innovations.

“Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return to any HomeSense, Winners, or Marshalls for a refund,” the notice read."

For more information, consumers can contact TJX Canada toll-free at 1-800-646-9466, Monday through Friday, or visit the retailers’ websites.

They can also report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

Under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act, recalled products must not be resold or redistributed.