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Vornado Air Portable SRTH Small Room Tower Heaters
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The heaters have a miswiring due to a manufacturing error which can cause the tower heater to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and visit Vornado's website to register for the recall and to receive a full refund.
Who to contact: Vornado toll-free at 844-205-7978 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.vornado.com and click on "Product Recalls" on the top of the page or www.vornado.com/recalls for more information and to participate in the recall.
The product
This recall involves Vornado SRTH Small Room Tower Heaters with a "JUL22" date code and "TYPE SRTH" printed on the silver rating label located on the underside of the product. The electric space heaters are black and measure about 12.5 inches high by 6 inches wide by 6 inches in diameter and have two heat settings (low and high) and a fan only/no heat setting. "Vornado" with a red "V" behind it is located on the front of the unit. Only units with a date code of "JUL22" are included in this recall. The date code is printed on the silver rating label located on the bottom of the heater as the first five digits of the serial number.
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,450
- Recall date
- March 9, 2023
- Brand
- Vornado Air LLC, of Andover, Kansas
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Bed Bath & Beyond and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from November 2022 through December 2022 for about $50.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Vornado Air Recalls Portable SRTH Small Room Tower Heaters Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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