The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall on October 22, 2026, for VQQQ-branded natural gas patio heaters due to a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards. The recalled models, VQQQ-A1 and VQQQ-001, can malfunction and release gas, posing significant dangers to consumers. Approximately 100 units were sold online at Amazon.com from July 2024 through August 2026 for about $346.
Press Release: Consumer Product Safety Commission
Published October 22, 2026. Reproduced in full from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
VQQQ Gas Patio Heaters Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards
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 [email protected]. Consumers should then dispose of the recalled product.
Units
- VQQQ Natural Gas Patio Heaters: About 100
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
Consumer contact
VQQQ by email at [email protected]
