CPSC, Vornado Air Circulation Systems Announce Recall of Portable Electric Heaters
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-08-03). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: 180VH. About 1,000,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04191 |
| Published | 2004-08-03 |
| Last updated | 2025-03-06 |
| Product category | Electric Heaters |
| Products | Portable electric whole-room heaters |
| Firm named in the title | Vornado Air Circulation Systems |
| Firms | Vornado Air Circulation Systems Inc., of Andover, Kan. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 1,000,000 |
| Model numbers | 180VH |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Trade facets | hvac |
| Sold | Retailers and distributors nationwide, as well as Vornado's Web site, sold the heaters, from July 1991 through January 2004, for between $50 and $120. |
Description
The recalled portable electric whole-room heaters are designed for indoor use and have model numbers 180VH®, VH®, Intellitemp®, EVH®, and DVH®. The model numbers are located on the bottom of each unit. Each heater is about 11-1/2 inches long, 9-1/2 inches wide, and about 12 inches tall; weighs about 6 lbs.; and has the "Vornado" name and symbol on the front.
Hazard
A faulty electrical connection can cause the heater to overheat and stop working, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled heaters immediately and contact Vornado to arrange for shipping and a repair, free of charge.
Incidents and injuries
Vornado has received 24 reports of heater fires, though no injuries have been reported.
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