Vornado Air Recalls VH2 Whole Room Heaters Due to Electric Shock and Fire Hazards; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com
Recall 25093 · Jan 16, 2025 · Vornado Air
7,780
units affected
7,780
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 25093
- Date
- Jan 16, 2025
- Company
- Vornado Air
- Units affected
- 7,780
- Product
- VH2 Whole Room Heaters
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recall involves Vornado VH2 Whole Room Heaters with a "JUL24" or "AUG24" date code and "TYPE VH2" printed on the silver rating label on the underside of the heater. The heaters are off white and have thermostatic temperature control, automatic or continuous fan operation and two heat settings. "Vornado" with a red "V" behind it is printed on the front of the unit. Only units with a "JUL24" or "AUG24" date code are included in this recall.
What can happen
The power cord can partially detach from the heater enclosure, which can lead to cord damage over time, posing electric shock and fire hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Vornado to confirm that their product is part of the recall and receive instructions on how to receive a free replacement heater.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Online at Amazon.com from August 2024 through October 2024 for about $90.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled vh2 whole room heaters?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Vornado to confirm that their product is part of the recall and receive instructions on how to receive a free replacement heater.
What is the hazard?
The power cord can partially detach from the heater enclosure, which can lead to cord damage over time, posing electric shock and fire 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.