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VH101 Personal Vortex electric space heaters
Official notice
22 Aug 2018
Last checked
22 Aug 2018
An official CPSC notice concerns VH101 Personal Vortex electric space heaters. The electric space heater can overheat when in use, posing fire and burn hazards. Published 2018-08-22.
What to do now
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Vornado for instructions on how to receive a full refund or a free replacement unit.
Units affected
350,000
Recall number
18199
Official notice
2018-08-22
The hazard
The hazard
The electric space heater can overheat when in use, posing fire and burn hazards.
How to check if you're affected
How to check if you're affected
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Company & contacts
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Phone
Brand: Vornado, Vornado Air. Contact: Vornado toll-free at 855-215-5131 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.vornado.com and click on “Recalls” in the lower right corner of the homepage or www.vornado.com/recalls and click on the VH101 Personal Heater recall button for more information.. Phone 855-215-5131.
Source & status
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Documents, notices & source
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