CPSC2018-01-31
Vornado Air Recalls Cribside Space Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Vornado Air LLC, of Andover, Kan.
Hazard
A broken motor mount can allow the electric heating element to come in contact with the interior plastic materials and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled space heaters, unplug them and contact Vornado for instructions on how to receive a free replacement unit, including free shipping.
Sold at
Bed Bath & Beyond, buybuy Baby and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Target.com, Vornado.com and other websites from October 2017 through December 2017 for about $100.
Affected count
About 5,000 in the U.S. (In addition, about 100 were sold in Canada.)
Injuries reported
Vornado has received five reports of the electric heaters catching on fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Sunny CS (cribside) nursery space heaters
Consumer contact
Contact Vornado toll-free at 844-202-7978 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.vornado.com and click on the recall graphic in the lower right corner of the homepage for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Vornado-Air-Recalls-Cribside-Space-Heaters-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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