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Vornado Air Recalls Electric Space Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recalled April 4, 2018 · CPSC recall 18136 · Vornado Air

Hazard
The electric space heater can overheat when in use, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Refund · Replace
Units
About 350,000
Incidents / injuries
Vornado has received 15 reports of the heaters catching on fire.

Description

This recall involves Vornado VH101 Personal Vortex electric space heaters sold in the following colors: black, coral orange, grayed jade, cinnamon, fig, ice white and red. The heaters measure about 7.2 inches long by 7.8 inches wide by 7.10 inches high and have two heat settings (low and high) and a fan only/no heat setting. "Vornado" with a "V" behind it is printed on the front of the unit. The model/type "VH101," serial number and ETL mark are printed on a silver rating label on the bottom of the unit.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Vornado for instructions on how to receive a full refund or a free replacement unit, including free shipping.

Contact

Vornado toll-free at 855-215-5131 from 8 a.m. to 5p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.vornado.com and click on “Recalls” in the lower right corner of the homepage or www.vornado.com/recalls and click on the VH101 Personal Heater recall button for more information.

Product
VH101 Personal Vortex electric space heaters
Imported by
Vornado Air LLC, of Andover, Kan.
Retailers
Bed Bath & Beyond, Home Depot, Menards, Orchard Supply, Target and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Target.com, Vornado.com and other websites from August 2009 through March 2018 for about $30.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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