The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of Vornado VH2 Whole Room Heaters sold for around $90 on Amazon.
The affected units were sold exclusively on Amazon.com.
This recall was initiated because the power cord can become partially detached, which may create dangers of electric shock and fire.
The recall encompasses approximately 7,780 units in total.
Vornado VH2 Whole Room Heaters are marked with a date code of either “JUL24” or “AUG24” and labeled as “TYPE VH2” on the silver rating label located on the heater’s bottom.
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These off-white heaters feature a thermostatic temperature control, automatic or continuous fan operation options, and two heat settings. The front of each unit displays the name “Vornado” and a distinctive red “V.”
Consumers may contact Vornado to verify if their product is involved in the recall and receive instructions for obtaining a free replacement heater. “Vornado toll-free at 844-205-7978 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.vornado.com/recalls/vh2 or www.vornado.com and click on ‘Product Recalls’ at the top of the webpage to check if your heater is included in the recall,” states the recall notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
These heaters were sold online on Amazon.com from August 2024 to October 2024. They are manufactured by Vornado Air LLC, located in Andover, Kansas, and were produced in the United States. The recall number for this issue is 25-093.
If you own one of these heaters, check the product to see if it is involved in the recall.
Currently, no incidents or injuries have been reported in relation to these products.
Consumers are urged to cease using these heaters immediately.