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CPSC, Vornado Air Circulation Systems Announce Recall of Portable Electric Heaters

Date: August 3, 2004
Company: Vornado Air Circulation Systems Inc., of Andover, Kan.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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

Affected Products

The recalled portable electric whole-room heaters are designed for indoor use and have model numbers 180VH®, VH®, Intellitemp®, EVH®, and DVH®. The model numbers are located on the bottom of each unit. Each heater is about 11-1/2 inches long, 9-1/2 inches wide, and about 12 inches tall; weighs about 6 lbs.; and has the "Vornado" name and symbol on the front.

Why Was This Recalled?

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

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Vornado Air Circulation Systems Inc., of Andover, Kan.

Vornado Air Circulation Systems Inc., of Andover, Kan. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report