Vornado is recalling about 350,000 VH101 Personal Vortex electric space heaters because they can overheat while in use. There have been 15 reports of these heaters catching on fire, which poses a significant risk of fire and burns to consumers. The affected units were sold in various colors including black, coral orange, grayed jade, cinnamon, fig, ice white, and red between August 2009 and March 2018. Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters and contact Vornado for a full refund or a free replacement unit.
The internal components of the heater can overheat during operation, leading to the unit catching fire. Vornado has already received 15 reports of the units catching fire, which can cause property damage and serious burn injuries to anyone nearby.
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, including free shipping.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response