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

Recall 14-256 · August 14, 2014 · Vornado Air

What to doCustomers 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
14-256 (CPSC)
Recall date
August 14, 2014
Brand
Vornado Air
Category
Heaters, fans and air conditioners
Products
Electric space heaters
Hazard
Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 79,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
January 9, 2015

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Electric space heaters · About 79,000 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Vornado VH110 Whole Room Vortex heater in black
Recalled Vornado VH110 Whole Room Vortex heater in black
The serial number appears on a silver decal located on the bottom of the unit.
The serial number appears on a silver decal located on the bottom of the unit.
Recalled Vornado VH110 Whole Room Vortex heater in white
Recalled Vornado VH110 Whole Room Vortex heater in white

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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.; Vornado Air, LLC, of Andover, Kan..

Injuries or incidents reported

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.

Consumer contact

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.

Recall history and context

Vornado Air appears in 6 CPSC recalls on record. See all Vornado Air recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 75 recalls in the heaters, fans and air conditioners category, 17 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Electric space heaters (About 79,000 units). This recall involves Vornado VH110 Whole Room Vortex electric space heaters sold in two colors, black and white.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and Burn Hazards.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 9, 2015. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.