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Vornado Air Reannounces Recall of Electric Space Heaters Following Report of Death; Fire and Burn Hazards is CPSC recall #18199, announced on August 22, 2018. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Vornado Air LLC.
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.
Affected products
VH101 Personal Vortex electric space heaters
Recalled brands
Vornado Air LLC
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.
Recall date
August 22, 2018
CPSC recall #18199 covers Vornado Air Reannounces Recall of Electric Space Heaters Following Report of Death; Fire and Burn Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 22, 2018. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.
The CPSC remedy for recall #18199 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Vornado-Air-Reannounces-Recall-of-Electric-Space-Heaters-Following-Report-of-Death-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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