A popular space heater that was sold nationwide for years has been recalled. According to the New York Post, this is following a critical error in the construction of the item.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, over 255,000 Vornado tower heaters have been recalled. They are identifiable by the red V logo, alongside the spiral design of the fans.
The tower heaters were sold at a number of retailers, including Kohl's, Costco, Bed Bath & Beyond, and ACE Hardware, as well as online at Amazon, from 2013 to 2026 for between $40 and $50.
According to the agency, "The fan blade can detach from the motor shaft, which can cause a stopped fan condition, leading to overheating and melting of the enclosure and internal parts."
"Melted internal parts can ignite and breach the enclosure if the thermal cut off or fuse does not timely activate, posing a fire hazard."
The space heater has been involved in 32 cases of overheating. There were also 8 fires and even one case of smoke inhalation.
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Which Space Heater Specifically Is Affected?
The specific affected space heater holds a UPC of 43765008478, and is named Vornado SRTH Small Room Tower Heater. Costco, a seller of the space heater, had the item number 1002889 attached to the device.
On Vornado's website, they add that "All Vornado SRTH heaters are recalled."
What Do I Do if I Have an Affected Product?
Firstly, don't worry. There are a few ways you can go about getting a refund.
Vornado's website have a helpful section telling consumers the best way to go about things. They stress that the first thing to do is to immediately unplug their space heater as to avoid any damage.
The next thing to do is to check the model type and serial number using their website. If it doesn't match, you can continue using the product. But, if it is, you can apply for a full $49.99 refund.
Costco has also urged consumers to return affected products to their local store for a full refund in a letter sent to them.
We are glad that no one has died due to this product.
