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CPSCRecalled Aug 3, 2004 · #04191

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

Hazard

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

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
Portable electric whole-room heaters
Type
Electric Heaters
Manufacturer
Vornado Air Circulation Systems Inc., of Andover, Kan.
Model numbers
180VH
UPCs
Sold at
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.
Made in
United States

What you should do

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

View the official CPSC notice