Vornado Air Recalls Electric Space Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2014-08-14 · 14256
Hazards
The heater can overheat and cause the units to melt, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
14256
Date
2014-08-14
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Electric space heaters
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
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(s)
Vornado Air, LLC, of Andover, Kan.
Distributor(s)
Vornado Air, LLC, of Andover, Kan.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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.