Vornado Air Reannounces Recall of Electric Space Heaters Following Report of Death; Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2018-08-22 · 18199
Hazards
The electric space heater can overheat when in use, posing fire and burn hazards.
Recall
Number
18199
Date
2018-08-22
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
VH101 Personal Vortex electric space heaters
Remedies
Options
Refund; Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
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.
Importer(s)
Vornado Air LLC, of Andover, Kan.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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.