CPSC recall 18136

VH101 Personal Vortex electric space heaters

• CPSC
• unknown
• Published 2018-04-04

On 2018-04-04 the CPSC announced a recall of VH101 Personal Vortex electric space heaters by Vornado Air, citing the electric space heater can overheat when in use, posing fire and burn hazards.

Read the official CPSC notice

Product

VH101 Personal Vortex electric space heaters | This recall involves Vornado VH101 Personal Vortex electric space heaters sold in the following colors: black, coral orange, grayed jade, cinnamon, fig, ice white and red. The heaters measure about 7.2 inches long by 7.8 inches wide by 7.10 inches high and have two heat settings (low and high) and a fan only/no heat setting. "Vornado" with a "V" behind it is printed on the front of the unit. The model/type "VH101," serial number and ETL mark are printed on a silver rating label on the bottom of the unit.

Reason

The electric space heater can overheat when in use, posing fire and burn hazards.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.

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Source

Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Vornado-Air-Recalls-Electric-Space-Heaters-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards

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