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

Recall 18-136 · April 4, 2018 · Vornado Air

What to doConsumers 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
18-136 (CPSC)
Recall date
April 4, 2018
Brand
Vornado Air
Category
Heaters, fans and air conditioners
Products
VH101 Personal Vortex electric space heaters
Hazard
Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Refund, Replace
Units
About 350,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
April 4, 2018

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

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

  • VH101 Personal Vortex electric space heaters · About 350,000 units

Photos from the recall notice

Vornado Air Recalls Electric Space Heaters
Vornado Air Recalls Electric Space Heaters
Vornado Air Recalls Electric Space Heaters
Vornado Air Recalls Electric Space Heaters

Where it was sold

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

Injuries or incidents reported

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

Consumer contact

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.

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?

VH101 Personal Vortex electric space heaters (About 350,000 units). 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.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and Burn Hazards.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 4, 2018. 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.