The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·14256·Announced 2014-08-14

Vornado Recalls Electric Space Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Vornado Air is recalling about 79,000 VH110 electric space heaters because they can overheat, melt, and catch fire, posing fire and burn risks.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves significant injury and property damage reports, including smoke inhalation and fire incidents, which meets the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Vornado Air, LLC, is recalling approximately 79,000 VH110 Whole Room Vortex electric space heaters. The recalled units were sold in black and white from June 2013 through May 2014 for about $60. They were distributed nationwide through retailers including Bed Bath and Beyond, Home Depot, Menards, Orchard Supply, and Target, as well as online at Vornado.com and Amazon.com. The heaters measure about 10.5 inches high, 9 inches deep, and 10.5 inches at the base, with the on/off switch and heat settings located on top. The Vornado logo appears on the front, and the model and serial numbers are on a silver decal on the bottom. Affected units have the numbers 1 and 3 as the fourth and fifth digits of the serial number.

The recall is due to a fire and burn hazard. The heaters can overheat, causing the units to melt, catch fire, and ignite nearby items. Vornado has received 29 reports of units overheating and melting, including seven reports of heaters catching fire. These incidents resulted in one report of smoke inhalation and one report of property damage caused by soot and smoke.

Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the electric space heater. They should then contact Vornado toll-free at (844) 205-7978 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.vornado.com and click on the recall graphic in the lower right corner of the homepage for instructions on how to receive a free replacement unit, including free shipping.

The recalled product

Product
Electric space heaters
Manufacturer
Vornado Air, LLC, of Andover, Kan.
Category
Consumer Product — Electric Heaters
Hazard
Affected units
79,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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