CPSC recall 18-199, announced August 22, 2018, covers VH101 Personal Vortex electric space heaters (about 350,000 units). The electric space heater can overheat when in use, posing fire and burn hazards. The notice cites 19 incident reports. 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. Recall contact: call 855-215-5131, 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.
Affected model numbers
The model/type "VH101," serial number and ETL mark are printed on a silver rating label on the bottom of the unit.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The electric space heater can overheat when in use, posing fire and burn hazards.
Incidents and injuries
In December 2017, a 90-year-old man in Chanhassen, Minnesota died as a result of a fire involving the recalled heater. Vornado has received a total of 19 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.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Space heaters
- Recall number
- 18-199
- Units
- About 350,000 (This recall was first announced in April 2018)
- 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.
Recall contact information
Vornado toll-free at 855-215-5131 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.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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