CPSC recall 04191
Portable electric whole-room heaters
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-03-06
On 2025-03-06 the CPSC announced a recall of Portable electric whole-room heaters by Vornado Air Circulation Systems, citing A faulty electrical connection can cause the heater to overheat and stop working, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04191 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2004-08-03 |
| Published | 2025-03-06 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Vornado Air Circulation Systems |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Portable electric whole-room heaters | 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.
Reason
A faulty electrical connection can cause the heater to overheat and stop working, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Vornado-Air-Circulation-Systems-Announce-Recall-of-Portable-Electric-Heaters-
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