CPSC2004-08-03

CPSC, Vornado Air Circulation Systems Announce Recall of Portable Electric Heaters

Vornado Air Circulation Systems Inc., of Andover, Kan.
Hazard

A faulty electrical connection can cause the heater to overheat and stop working, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled heaters immediately and contact Vornado to arrange for shipping and a repair, free of charge.
Sold at
Retailers and distributors nationwide, as well as Vornado's Web site, sold the heaters, from July 1991 through January 2004, for between $50 and $120.
Affected count
1 million
Injuries reported
Vornado has received 24 reports of heater fires, though no injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Portable electric whole-room heaters
Consumer contact
Contact Vornado at (888) 221-5431 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to the company's website at www.vornado.com

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Vornado-Air-Circulation-Systems-Announce-Recall-of-Portable-Electric-Heaters-

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