The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·25093·Announced 2025-01-16

Vornado VH2 Whole Room Heaters recalled for fire and electric shock hazards

Vornado Air recalls about 7,780 VH2 Whole Room Heaters sold on Amazon because the power cord can partially detach, risking electric shock and fire. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire and electric shock from power cord detachment) where no injuries have been reported. Per the rubric, this qualifies as High severity: risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Vornado Air LLC is recalling about 7,780 VH2 Whole Room Heaters because the power cord can partially detach from the heater enclosure. This detachment can lead to cord damage over time, creating risks of electric shock and fire.

The recall affects heaters with "JUL24" or "AUG24" date codes printed on the silver rating label on the underside of the unit. These are off-white heaters with "Vornado" printed on the front with a red "V" logo. The heaters were sold exclusively on Amazon.com between August 2024 and October 2024 for approximately $90.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters. To determine if a heater is affected and to receive instructions for a free replacement, contact Vornado toll-free at 844-205-7978 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email [email protected], or visit www.vornado.com/recalls/vh2 or www.vornado.com and click "Product Recalls" at the top.

The recalled product

Product
VH2 Whole Room Heaters
Manufacturer
Vornado Air LLC, of Andover, Kansas
Category
Consumer Product
Hazard
  • electric-shock
  • fire
  • cord-detachment
Affected units
7,780

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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