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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 04191

Portable electric whole-room heaters

Published March 6, 2025 · Recall initiated: August 3, 2004

What's the hazard

A faulty electrical connection can cause the heater to overheat and stop working, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled heaters immediately and contact Vornado to arrange for shipping and a repair, free of charge.

Recall details

Brand
Vornado Air Circulation Systems Inc., of Andover, Kan.
Manufacturer
Vornado Air Circulation Systems Inc., of Andover, Kan.
Distributor
Retailers and distributors nationwide, as well as Vornado's Web site, sold the heaters, from July 1991 through January 2004, for between $50 and $120.
Country
US
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