Vornado Air Reannounces Recall of Electric Space Heaters Following Report of Death; Fire and Burn Hazards
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (serious injury or death). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8381.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8381.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8381.
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.
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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 FAQ
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. is the subject of a heating & cooling recall: Vornado Air Reannounces Recall of Electric Space Heaters Following Report of Death; Fire and Burn Hazards. The notice was published on August 22, 2018 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 350,000 units are potentially affected.