# CPSC, Vornado Air Circulation Systems Announce Recall of Portable Electric Heaters
> **CPSC recall** · 2004-08-03 · 04191 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 04191
- **Date:** 2004-08-03
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Portable electric whole-room heaters

## Hazards

A faulty electrical connection can cause the heater to overheat and stop working, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Vornado-Air-Circulation-Systems-Announce-Recall-of-Portable-Electric-Heaters-)
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