Vornado Air Reannounces Recall of Electric Space Heaters Following Report of Death; Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 18199 · Aug 22, 2018 · Vornado Air Reannounces
350,000
units affected
350,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18199
- Date
- Aug 22, 2018
- Company
- Vornado Air Reannounces
- Units affected
- 350,000
- Product
- VH101 Personal Vortex electric space heaters
- Remedy
- Refund, Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The electric space heater can overheat when in use, posing fire and burn hazards.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- In December 2017, a 90-year-old man in Chanhassen, Minnesota died as a result of a fire involving the recalled heater. Vornado has received a total of 19 reports of the heaters catching on fire.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled vh101 personal vortex electric space heaters?
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.
What is the hazard?
The electric space heater can overheat when in use, posing fire and burn hazards.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.