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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2018-08-22

Vornado Air Reannounces Recall of Electric Space Heaters Following Report of Death; Fire and Burn Hazards

Is my product affected?

VH101 Personal Vortex electric space heaters

  • Brand Vornado Air LLC, of Andover, Kan.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Vornado Air is recalling VH101 Personal Vortex electric space heaters because they can overheat during use, creating fire and burn hazards. The recalled heaters were sold in black, coral orange, grayed jade, cinnamon, fig, ice white, and red colors. The units are approximately 7.2 inches long by 7.8 inches wide by 7.10 inches high and feature two heat settings plus a fan-only setting. "Vornado" with a "V" logo appears on the front, while the model number "VH101," serial number, and ETL mark are located on a silver rating label on the bottom.

According to the recall notice, consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and contact Vornado for instructions on obtaining either a full refund or a free replacement unit.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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