CPSC recall 14-256, announced August 14, 2014, covers Vornado Air Electric space heaters (about 79,000 units). The heater can overheat and cause the units to melt, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. The notice cites 29 incident reports. Customers should immediately turn off and unplug the electric space heater and contact Vornado for instructions on how to receive a free replacement unit, including free shipping. Recall contact: call (844) 205-7978, or go to www.vornado.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Recalled heaters have the numbers 1 and 3 as the fourth and fifth digits of the serial number.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Vornado VH110 Whole Room Vortex electric space heaters sold in two colors, black and white. The heaters measure about 10.5 inches high, 9 inches deep and 10.5 inches at the base growing narrower at the top. The on/off switch and the high/low heat settings are located on top of the unit. The Vornado logo appears with a gray "V" on the front of the unit. Recalled heaters have the numbers 1 and 3 as the fourth and fifth digits of the serial number. The model and serial numbers appear on a silver decal located on the bottom of the unit.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The heater can overheat and cause the units to melt, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Vornado has received 29 reports of units overheating and melting, including seven reports of heaters catching fire, resulting in one report of smoke inhalation and one report of property damage caused by soot and smoke.
Official remedy
Customers should immediately turn off and unplug the electric space heater and contact Vornado for instructions on how to receive a free replacement unit, including free shipping.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Vornado Air
- Product type
- Space heaters
- Recall number
- 14-256
- Units
- About 79,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Bed Bath and Beyond, Home Depot, Menards, Orchard Supply, Target and other retailers nationwide and online at Vornado.com and Amazon.com from June 2013 through May 2014 for about $60.
- Importer
- Vornado Air, LLC, of Andover, Kan.
- Distributor
- Vornado Air, LLC, of Andover, Kan.
Electric space heaters
CPSC product type: Electric Heaters
Recall contact information
Vornado toll-free at (844) 205-7978 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.vornado.com and click on the recall graphic in the lower right corner of the homepage for more information.
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