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Vornado Air Recalls Electric Space Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Name: Vornado Air Recalls Electric Space Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Brand: Vornado Air
SKU: CPSC-18136
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: April 4, 2018Recall ID: 18136Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The electric space heater can overheat when in use, posing fire and burn hazards.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

VH101 Personal Vortex electric space heaters

Additional Source Details

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U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Vornado-Air-Recalls-Electric-Space-Heaters-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards
Title	Vornado Air Recalls Electric Space Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
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Hazards › Name	The electric space heater can overheat when in use, posing fire and burn hazards.
Injuries › Name	Vornado has received 15 reports of the heaters catching on fire.
Products › Name	VH101 Personal Vortex electric space heaters
Products › Number Of Units	About 350,000
Recall I D	8298
Remedies › Name	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, including free shipping.
Importers › Name	Vornado Air LLC, of Andover, Kan.
Retailers › Name	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.
Recall Date	2018-04-04T00:00:00
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.
Recall Number	18136
Remedy Options › 1 › Option	Refund
Remedy Options › 2 › Option	Replace
Consumer Contact	Vornado toll-free at 855-215-5131 from 8 a.m. to 5p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.vornado.com and click on “Recalls” in the lower right corner of the homepage or www.vornado.com/recalls and click on the VH101 Personal Heater recall button for more information.
Last Publish Date	2018-04-04T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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