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Vornado Recalls Space Heater Over Shock and Fire Concerns

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Get Out of the Kitchen

Thousands Vornado space heaters sold online have been recalled, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, thanks to possible risk for electric shock and fire.


Read on to find out if you own the recalled heater and what to do if you have one.


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What Product Is Being Recalled?

Vornado is recalling its VH2 Whole Room Heaters, which amount to about 7,780 units.

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Why Are the Vornado Space Heaters Being Recalled?

Select models of Vornado space heaters are being recalled because of an issue with the power cord on the heater. The cord can "partially detach from the heater enclosure, which can lead to cord damage over time, posing electric shock and fire hazards," according to the CPSC.

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Where Were the Faulty Heaters Sold?

These VH2 heaters were sold exclusively online on Amazon.

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How Do I Know if My Space Heater Was Recalled?

There's a silver rating label on the underside of the heater. Take a look there and see if your heater has "TYPE VH2" printed in that spot, and then check the date code. If it's either "JUL24" or "AUG24" then your heater has been recalled.

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What Do I Do if My Space Heater Was Recalled?

Give Vornado a call at 844-205-7978 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday if you've got a faulty heater. Alternatively, you can email vh2recall@vornado.com. Or, easiest of all, you can go online and fill out the form. Stay safe out there!