Thousands of heaters have been recalled due to the risk of fire and electric shock.
Vornado voluntarily recalled nearly 8,000 Vornado VH2 Whole Room Heaters on January 16 after it was found that the power cord could become partially loose, causing damage over time.
Extensive damage to the cord can lead to an increased risk of electric shock and fire hazard, according to the company.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), no injuries were reported. It is unclear how the defect was discovered.
The affected heaters were sold between August 2024 and October 2024 with the date code 'JUL24' or 'AUG24' as part of the serial number. 'TYPE VH2' is printed on the silver rating label on the bottom of the heaters.
The recalled heaters were sold on Amazon for about $90.
The word 'Vornado' and a red 'V' are printed on the front of the products.
Vornado advised affected customers to unplug the product and stop using it immediately.
Nearly 8,000 Vornado VH2 whole room heaters (pictured here) have been recalled because the power cord can disconnect, causing electric shock and fire hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommended never leaving portable heaters on while sleeping and never leaving them running unattended in an enclosed area to avoid fire hazards (stock image)
The recall comes as the US faces a “life-threatening” polar vortex, with temperatures dropping to -50F in some parts of the country.
This could have increased sales of the product and other similar heaters.
Consumers with questions can contact Vornado at 844-205-7978 Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM CST, or email vh2recall@vornado.com 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 recommended never leaving portable heaters on while sleeping and never leaving them unattended in an enclosed area to avoid fire hazards.
The image above shows the silver rating label on the bottom of the respective heaters. The serial number must be 'JUL24' or 'AUG24'
The agency also recommended placing them on a stable, flat surface so that they cannot be knocked around, and keeping at least one meter away on all sides from beds, clothes, curtains, papers, sofas and other objects that could ignite grasp.
In addition, avoid plugging portable heaters into a power strip as they are not designed to handle high electrical currents from heaters, which can lead to overheating and fire.
