CPSC, Vornado Air Circulation Systems Announce Recall of Portable Electric Heaters
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2004-08-03 · 04191
Hazards
A faulty electrical connection can cause the heater to overheat and stop working, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
04191
Date
2004-08-03
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Portable electric whole-room heaters
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Vornado Air Circulation Systems Inc., of Andover, Kan.
Retailer(s)
Retailers and distributors nationwide, as well as Vornado's Web site, sold the heaters, from July 1991 through January 2004, for between $50 and $120.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
The recalled portable electric whole-room heaters are designed for indoor use and have model numbers 180VH®, VH®, Intellitemp®, EVH®, and DVH®. The model numbers are located on the bottom of each unit. Each heater is about 11-1/2 inches long, 9-1/2 inches wide, and about 12 inches tall; weighs about 6 lbs.; and has the "Vornado" name and symbol on the front.