About 350,000 Vornado VH101 Personal Vortex electric space heaters have been recalled because of the potential to overheat, according to the company and the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The electric space heater may overheat when in use, posing fire and burn hazards, according to safety information released by the CPSC. About 15 reports were received of heaters catching on fire.
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.
Consumers should unplug and stop using the heaters that were recalled and contact Vornado for instructions on how to receive a refund or replacement unit, according to the news release.
The heaters, made in China, were sold at Bed Bath and Beyond, Home Depot, Menards, Orchard Supply, Target and online at several sites including Amazon.com.
Consumers may contact Vornado toll-free at 855-215-5131 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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.
Check the serial number of the space heater at https://recallvornadovh101.expertinquiry.com/.
See more at www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/vornado-air-recalls-electric-space-heaters-due-to-fire-and-burn-hazards.