Recalls / 2004-08-03
CPSC, Vornado Air Circulation Systems Announce Recall of Portable Electric Heaters
04191 · Recalled 2004-08-03 · CPSC page
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.
Hazards
A faulty electrical connection can cause the heater to overheat and stop working, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Reported injuries
Vornado has received 24 reports of heater fires, though no injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled heaters immediately and contact Vornado to arrange for shipping and a repair, free of charge.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Portable electric whole-room heaters | 1 million |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Vornado Air Circulation Systems Inc.
- Made in
- United States
- Sold at
- Retailers, distributors nationwide, as well as Vornado's Web site, sold the heaters, from July 1991 through January 2004, for, $120.
Consumer 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
Source: CPSC recall 04191. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.