CPSC, Vornado Air Circulation Systems Announce Recall of Portable Electric Heaters
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The hazard
A faulty electrical connection can cause the heater to overheat and stop working, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents reported: Vornado has received 24 reports of heater fires, though no injuries have been reported.
What to do now
Consumers should stop using the recalled heaters immediately and contact Vornado to arrange for shipping and a repair, free of charge.
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
About this recall
The recalled portable electric whole-room heaters are designed for indoor use and have model numbers 180VH®, VH®, Intellitemp®, EVH®, and DVH®. The model numbers are located on the bottom of each unit. Each heater is about 11-1/2 inches long, 9-1/2 inches wide, and about 12 inches tall; weighs about 6 lbs.; and has the "Vornado" name and symbol on the front.