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Space heaters sold on Amazon recalled over risk of electric shock, fire

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Recalls
Published January 21, 2025 4:33 AM MST
Published January 21, 2025 4:33 AM MST
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The recalled VH2Whole Room Heater. (Credit: CPSC)

The Brief

    • Nearly 8,000 space heaters have been recalled in the U.S. because they pose electric shock and fire hazards.
    • Vornado VH2 Whole Room Heaters were sold last year on Amazon for about $90, consumer safety officials said.
    • The power cord can partially detach from the heater enclosure, which can lead to cord damage over time and pose electric shock and fire hazards.

Nearly 8,000 space heaters have been recalled in the U.S. because they pose electric shock and fire hazards.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a notice dated Jan. 16 that the recalled Vornado VH2 Whole Room Heaters were sold last year on Amazon. 

Space heaters sold on Amazon recalled

What we know:

The CPSC said the power cord can partially detach from the heater enclosure, which can lead to cord damage over time and pose electric shock and fire hazards. No injuries have been reported.

The recall involves Vornado VH2 Whole Room Heaters with a "JUL24" or "AUG24" date code and "TYPE VH2" printed on the silver rating label on the bottom of the heater. The heaters are off-white and have thermostatic temperature control, automatic or continuous fan operation and two heat settings, according to the CPSC post. "Vornado" with a red "V" behind it is printed on the front of the unit. Only units with a "JUL24" or "AUG24" date code are included in the recall. 

The space heaters were sold on Amazon between August 2024 and October 2024 for about $90, according to the CPSC. 

The product was sold by Vornado Air LLC, of Andover, Kansas, and manufactured in the United States.

By the numbers:

About 7,780 space heaters were recalled in the U.S., the CPSC said.

What's next:

Consumers were advised to immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Vornado to confirm that their product is part of the recall and receive instructions on how to receive a free replacement heater.

They can contact Vornado toll-free at 844-205-7978 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at vh2recall@vornado.com or online at www.vornado.com/recalls/vh2 or www.vornado.com and click on "Product Recalls."

The Source: This story was reported using information published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on Jan. 16, 2025, about the recall. It was reported from Cincinnati. 

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