CPSC2018-08-22
Vornado Air Reannounces Recall of Electric Space Heaters Following Report of Death; Fire and Burn Hazards
Vornado Air LLC, of Andover, Kan.
Hazard
The electric space heater can overheat when in use, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 350,000 (This recall was first announced in April 2018)
Injuries reported
In December 2017, a 90-year-old man in Chanhassen, Minnesota died as a result of a fire involving the recalled heater. Vornado has received a total of 19 reports of the heaters catching on fire.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
VH101 Personal Vortex electric space heaters
Consumer contact
Vornado toll-free at 855-215-5131 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Vornado-Air-Reannounces-Recall-of-Electric-Space-Heaters-Following-Report-of-Death-Fire-and-Burn-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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