Vornado Air Recalls Electric Space Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2018-04-04). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: VH101. About 350,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18136 |
| Published | 2018-04-04 |
| Last updated | 2018-04-04 |
| Products | VH101 Personal Vortex electric space heaters |
| Firm named in the title | Vornado Air |
| Firms | Vornado Air LLC, of Andover, Kan. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 350,000 |
| Model numbers | VH101 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Trade facets | hvac |
| Sold | 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. |
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.
Hazard
The electric space heater can overheat when in use, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and injuries
Vornado has received 15 reports of the heaters catching on fire.
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