Thousands of heaters have been recalled due to a risk of fires and electric shocks.
Vornado voluntarily recalled nearly 8,000 Vornado VH2 Whole Room Heaters on January 16 after it was found the power cord could partially detach, causing it to become damaged over time.
Extensive damage to the cord could lead to increased risks of electric shocks and fire hazards, according to the company.
No injuries have been reported, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). It’s unclear how the defect was discovered.
Affected heaters were sold between August 2024 and October 2024 with a ‘JUL24’ or ‘AUG24’ date code as part of the serial number. ‘TYPE VH2’ is printed on the silver rating label on the bottom of the heaters.
The recalled heaters for sold for about $90 on Amazon.
The products have the word ‘Vornado’ and a red ‘V’ printed behind it on the front.
Vornado advised affected customers to unplug the product and immediately stop using.
Nearly 8,000 Vornado VH2 Whole Room Heaters (pictured here) have been recalled because the power cord can detach, leading to electric shocks and fire hazards
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) advised to never leave portable heaters on while sleeping and never leave them running unattended in a confined space to avoid fire hazards (stock image)
The recall comes as the US faces a ‘life-threatening’ polar vortex, with temperatures in some areas of the country dropping as low as -50F.
This could have increased sales of the product and other similar heaters.
Consumers with questions can contact Vornado at 844-205-7978 between 8am and 5pm CST Monday through Friday or email [email protected] with the subject line ‘VH2 Recall.’
Affected consumers can visit Vornado’s website to check their serial number and request a free replacement.
The CPSC advised to never leave portable heaters on while sleeping and never leave them running unattended in a confined space to avoid fire hazards.
The above image shows the silver rating label on the bottom of affected heaters. The serial number should either say ‘JUL24’ or ‘AUG24’
The agency also recommended placing them on stable, level surfaces so they can’t be kocked over and keeping all sides at least three feet away from beds, clothes, curtains, papers, sofas, and other items that can catch fire.
Additionally, avoid plugging portable heaters into a power strip, as these are not designed to handle high electrical currents from heaters, leading to overheating and fires.
