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.
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✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
VQQQ is recalling its natural gas patio heaters because components can malfunction and release gas, creating a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burns. The affected units are models VQQQ-A1 and VQQQ-001, which feature a bronze pole, silver mushroom-shaped top, and a 24-foot gray gas hose. Consumers who own these heaters must stop using them right away to avoid potential hazards. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1659060-vqqq-gas-patio-heaters-recalled-due-to-risk-of-serious.
“VQQQ Gas Patio Heaters Recalled for Fire and Burn Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1659060-vqqq-gas-patio-heaters-recalled-due-to-risk-of-serious. Based on CPSC recall #11028 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2027/VQQQ-Gas-Patio-Heaters-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on October 22, 2026, that VQQQ is recalling natural gas patio heaters due to fire and burn hazards. Owners should stop using the products immediately and contact VQQQ for a full refund.
How to tell if you have it
VQQQ Natural Gas Patio Heaters
Models VQQQ-A1 and VQQQ-001
Sold online at Amazon.com from July 2024 through August 2026
What to do
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.
The 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. According to the CPSC, no incidents or injuries have been reported.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Fisher & Paykel Gas Ranges Recall: Delayed Ignition Risk of Burn Hazard (2026-04-16), Hayward Universal Pool Heaters Recall: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Risk (2026-09-17) and Ozark Trail 1-Burner Butane Stoves Recall: Burn and Fire Hazard (2025-11-26).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if you have a VQQQ-branded natural gas patio heater, specifically models VQQQ-A1 or VQQQ-001. Look for a bronze pole with a round base, a silver mushroom-shaped top with an adjustable height of 55 to 78 inches, and a 24-foot-long gray gas hose attached to the base. Verify your purchase receipt from Amazon.com dated between July 2024 and August 2026.
Brand
VQQQ
Product
VQQQ Natural Gas Patio Heaters
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Immediately
Shut the valve at the portable gas source, disconnect the gas hose, and cease all use of the heater.
Mark The Heater
Write "Recalled" in permanent marker on the heater’s base and take a photo of it.
Contact VQQQ
Email vqqqrecall@163.com with the photo to request a full refund.
Dispose Of Unit
Discard the recalled product after contacting VQQQ.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
GovInfoNow listed this recall 1 day after the agency date.
1CPSC announced the recall
2Added to GovInfoNow
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact VQQQ
We’ve drafted a message you can send VQQQ to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 11028 — VQQQ Gas Patio Heaters Recalled for Fire and Burn Risk
Hello,
I own a VQQQ Gas Patio Heaters Recalled for Fire and Burn Risk that is covered by recall 11028 from VQQQ.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 23, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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