Portable electric whole-room heaters
Class I - Dangerous 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: August 3, 2004 Vornado Air Circulation Systems Inc., of Andover, Kan. Furniture
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (1 million)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Vornado Air Circulation Systems Inc., of Andover, Kan.
- Reason for Recall:
- A faulty electrical connection can cause the heater to overheat and stop working, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- A faulty electrical connection can cause the heater to overheat and stop working, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should stop using the recalled heaters immediately and contact Vornado to arrange for shipping and a repair, free of charge.
Product Information
Full Description:
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.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(1 million)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 04191