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Vornado Air Recalls Portable SRTH Small Room Tower Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

Reported: March 9, 2023 Initiated: March 9, 2023 #23148

Product Description

This recall involves Vornado SRTH Small Room Tower Heaters with a "JUL22" date code and "TYPE SRTH" printed on the silver rating label located on the underside of the product. The electric space heaters are black and measure about 12.5 inches high by 6 inches wide by 6 inches in diameter and have two heat settings (low and high) and a fan only/no heat setting. "Vornado" with a red "V" behind it is located on the front of the unit. Only units with a date code of "JUL22" are included in this recall. The date code is printed on the silver rating label located on the bottom of the heater as the first five digits of the serial number.

Reason for Recall

The heaters have a miswiring due to a manufacturing error which can cause the tower heater to overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and visit Vornado's website to register for the recall and to receive a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Vornado SRTH Small Room Tower Heaters with a "JUL22" date code and "TYPE SRTH" printed on the silver rating label located on the underside of the product. The electric space heaters are black and measure about 12.5 inches high by 6 inches wide by 6 inches in diameter and have two heat settings (low and high) and a fan only/no heat setting. "Vornado" with a red "V" behind it is located on the front of the unit. Only units with a date code of "JUL22" are included in this recall. The date code is printed on the silver rating label located on the bottom of the heater as the first five digits of the serial number.. Units affected: About 1,450.
Why was this product recalled?
The heaters have a miswiring due to a manufacturing error which can cause the tower heater to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and visit Vornado's website to register for the recall and to receive a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 9, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 23148.