Recall #18-136 · Published April 4, 2018

VH101 Personal Vortex electric space heaters

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

CPSC published a recall notice for VH101 Personal Vortex electric space heaters from VH101 Personal Vortex electric on April 4, 2018. CPSC identifies this hazard: The electric space heater can overheat when in use, posing fire and burn hazards. The official remedy states: 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.

VH101 Personal Vortex electric space heaters
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Affected model numbers

VH101
Additional identifying details

The model/type "VH101," serial number and ETL mark are printed on a silver rating label on the bottom of the unit.

Why it was recalled

The electric space heater can overheat when in use, posing fire and burn hazards.

Incidents and injuries

Vornado has received 15 reports of the heaters catching on fire.

Official 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.

Remedy type: Refund, Replace

Product and sales details

Recall number
18-136
Units
About 350,000
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
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.
Importer
Vornado Air LLC, of Andover, Kan.

VH101 Personal Vortex electric space heaters

Recall contact information

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.

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