[Recalled] Portable electric whole-room heaters — The recalled portable electric whole-room heaters are designed for indoor use a… | CPSC 2004-08-03
Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.
Recall details
| Product | Portable electric whole-room heaters |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Vornado Air Circulation Systems Inc., of Andover, Kan. |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 04191 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 03 August 2004 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: 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. Hazards: A faulty electrical connection can cause the heater to overheat and stop working, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Review the official notice to confirm whether your unit is affected.
Read the full official notice →
This page indexes a public government recall notice for reference. We do not sell or verify this product; always confirm the current status on the authority's official site.
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