VH101 Personal Vortex electric space heaters
Description: This recall involves Vornado VH101 Personal Vortex electric space heaters sold in the following colors: black, coral orange, grayed jade, cinnamon, fig, ice white and red. 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. [Learn More]
About 350,000 (This recall was first announced in April 2018) units were affected by this recall.
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VH101 Personal Vortex electric space heaters Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 08/22/2018 |
| Recall ID | 8381 |
| Recall Number | 18199 |
| Hazard | The electric space heater can overheat when in use, posing fire and burn hazards. |
| Injuries | In December 2017, a 90-year-old man in Chanhassen, Minnesota died as a result of a fire involving the recalled heater. Vornado has received a total of 19 reports of the heaters catching on fire. |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Vornado for instructions on how to receive a full refund or a free replacement unit. |
| Remedy Option | Refund |
| Contact | Vornado toll-free at 855-215-5131 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT 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. |
| Last Updated | 08/22/2018 |
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