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Vornado Air Recalls SRTH Small Room Tower Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC · June 4, 2026
- Vornado Air Recalls SRTH Small Room Tower Heaters Due to Fire Hazard — CPSC recall announced .
- Hazard: The recalled heater's fan blade can detach from the motor shaft, which can cause the fan to slow or stop, leading to overheating and melting of the enclosure and internal parts.….
- Units affected: About 255,000 (In addition, about eight were sold in Canada).
- Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled heaters immediately and contact Vornado for instructions on how to submit….
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- CPSC
- Posted
- Status
- Consumers should stop using the recalled heaters…
- Source ID
- 26532
Description
The recalled Vornado SRTH small room tower heaters were sold in black and white and measure about 12.5 inches high by 6 inches in diameter. The recalled heaters have two heat settings (low and high) and a fan only/no heat setting. The word "Vornado" with a "V" behind it is printed on the front of the unit. The model "TYPE SRTH" is printed on the silver rating label located on the bottom of the product.
- Products
- SRTH Small Room Tower Heaters
- Sold at
- Stores nationwide, including Kohl's, Bed Bath & Beyond and ACE Hardware, and online at Vornado.com and Amazon.com from August 2013 through May 2026 for between $40 and $50.
- Incidents
- Vornado has received 32 reports of overheating from fan displacement, including eight reports of fire and one report of smoke inhalation.
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