VQQQ Natural Gas Patio Heaters Recall: Fire and Burn Hazard (October 2026)
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of about 100 VQQQ Natural Gas Patio Heaters, models VQQQ-A1 and VQQQ-001. Components can malfunction and release gas, which poses a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards. Stop using the heaters immediately and contact VQQQ for a full refund.
Is my product affected?
The recall covers VQQQ-branded natural gas patio heaters, models VQQQ-A1 and VQQQ-001. Each has a bronze pole with a round base and a silver mushroom-shaped top. Height adjusts from 55 inches to 78 inches. A 24-foot-long gray gas hose is attached to the base.
The brand and model numbers are printed on the purchase receipt.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | VQQQ |
| Product | VQQQ Natural Gas Patio Heaters |
| Units affected | About 100 |
| CPSC recall number | 27039 |
| Model number | VQQQ-A1 |
| Model number | VQQQ-001 |
What’s the hazard
Components on the recalled patio heaters can malfunction and cause gas to be released. This poses a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
What to do
Consumers should take these steps:
- Stop using the recalled patio heaters immediately.
- Shut the valve at the portable gas source.
- Disconnect the gas hose.
- Contact VQQQ for a full refund.
Consumers will be asked to write “Recalled” in permanent marker on the heater’s base and send a photo of the marked heater to [email protected]. Consumers should then dispose of the recalled product.
Contact VQQQ by email at [email protected].
Where it was sold
The heaters were sold online at Amazon.com from July 2024 through August 2026 for about $346. The company is Shanxi Yuhe Sheng Maoyi Youxian Gongsi, doing business as VQQQ, of China.
Source
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), recall 27039.
From our recall records
This is the first Vqqq recall in our records (we track CPSC notices since October 2026). Regulators issued 2 Electronics & Appliances recalls in the 30 days up to this notice. That counts every notice we received, not only the ones written up here.