CPSC, Vornado Air Circulation Systems Announce Recall of Portable Electric Heaters
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). 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-2662.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2662.
Consumers should stop using the recalled heaters immediately and contact Vornado to arrange for shipping and a repair, free of charge.
✅ 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 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. 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-2662.
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
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of a furniture recall: CPSC, Vornado Air Circulation Systems Announce Recall of Portable Electric Heaters. The notice was published on August 3, 2004 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1 units are potentially affected.