VQQQ recalls natural gas patio heaters over gas leaks that can cause fire and burns
Parts on the VQQQ-A1 and VQQQ-001 natural gas patio heaters can malfunction and let gas escape, which could cause a fire or burns leading to serious injury or death, though no injuries have been reported.
What to do
Stop using the heater right away, shut the valve at the portable gas source, disconnect the gas hose, and contact VQQQ for a full refund. Write "Recalled" on the heater's base in permanent marker, send a photo to vqqqrecall@163.com, then dispose of the heater.
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Recall details
- Product
- VQQQ Natural Gas Patio Heaters
- Company
- VQQQ Gas Patio Heaters
- Hazard
- Components on the recalled patio heaters can malfunction, causing gas to be released, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.
- Injuries
- None reported
- Units
- About 100
- Where sold
- Sold at Sold Online At: Amazon.com from July 2024 through August 2026 for about $346., Shanxi Yuhe Sheng Maoyi Youxian Gongsi, dba VQQQ, of China
- Remedy
- Refund
- Notice last updated
- October 22, 2026
- Recall date
- October 22, 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from CPSC.
VQQQ Gas Patio Heaters Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards
- Description
- This recall involves VQQQ-branded natural gas patio heaters, models VQQQ-A1 and VQQQ-001. They have a bronze pole with a round base and a silver mushroom-shaped top with an adjustable height of 55 inches to 78 inches. A 24-foot-long gray gas hose is attached to the heater's base. The brand and model numbers are printed on the product's purchase receipt.
- Hazard
- Components on the recalled patio heaters can malfunction, causing gas to be released, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.
- Remedy
- Consumers should stop using the recalled patio heaters immediately, shut the valve at the portable gas source, disconnect the gas hose and contact VQQQ for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to write in permanent marker "Recalled" on the heater's base and send a photo of the marked heater to vqqqrecall@163.com. Consumers should then dispose of the recalled product. Remedy options: Refund.
- Injuries
- None reported
- Number of units
- About 100
- Sold at
- Sold at Sold Online At: Amazon.com from July 2024 through August 2026 for about $346., Shanxi Yuhe Sheng Maoyi Youxian Gongsi, dba VQQQ, of China
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