Vornado Air Reannounces Recall of Electric Space Heaters Following Report ...
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.
Product:
VH101 Personal Vortex electric space heatersAbout 350,000 (This recall was first announced in April 2018.)
Retailer:
Bed Bath & Beyond, Home Depot, Menards, Orchard Supply, Target and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Target.com, Vornado.com and other websites from August 2009 through March 2018 for about $30.
Recall Date: Aug 22, 2018
Injury:
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.
Mfg Country:
China
Importer:
Vornado Air LLC, of Andover, Kan.
Recall ID: 8381
Last Published: Aug 22, 2018
Official Site: Link
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Emert Number: 18199
Emert Status: Announced