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Vornado Recalls: 10 CPSC Recalls Since 2010

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced 10 recalls involving Vornado products since 2010, the most recent on June 4, 2026. Each recall below shows what was recalled, the hazard, the model numbers and what to do. Always check the official notice: a recall can cover only some models, colours or production dates.

All Vornado recalls

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

June 4, 2026 · Recall number 26532 · About 255,000 (In addition, about eight were sold in Canada)

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. Melted internal parts can ignite and breach the enclosure if the thermal cut off or fuse does not timely activate, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled heaters immediately and contact Vornado for instructions on how to submit photos of the product and proof of destruction to receive a full refund.

· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)

Vornado Air Recalls VH2 Whole Room Heaters Due to Electric Shock and Fire Hazards; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com

January 16, 2025 · Recall number 25093 · About 7,780

Hazard: The power cord can partially detach from the heater enclosure, which can lead to cord damage over time, posing electric shock and fire hazards.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Vornado to confirm that their product is part of the recall and receive instructions on how to receive a free replacement heater.

· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)

Vornado Recalls Two Million Handheld Garment Steamers Due to Serious Burn Hazard

February 8, 2024 · Recall number 24109 · About 2 million (In addition, about 13,000 were sold in Canada)

Hazard: The recalled garment steamers can expel hot water from the steam nozzle while heating or during use, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled garment steamers and contact Vornado for a full refund or free replacement handheld garment steamer, depending on model.

· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)

Vornado Expands Recall to Include Additional 1.75 Million Steamfast Travel Steam Irons Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards

December 14, 2023 · Recall number 24050 · About 1.75 million (In addition, about 9,000 in Canada) (About 275,000 Steamfast Home & Away Travel Steam Irons manufactured before March 2017 were previously recalled in April 2023)

Hazard: The power cord can become damaged near the cord bushing, which can lead to overheating of the cord, posing fire and burn hazards. In addition, cord damage near the bushing can result in exposed copper wires, posing a shock hazard.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled irons and visit the Steamfast or Vornado website to register for the recall and receive a refund or a free replacement iron.

· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)

Vornado Recalls Steamfast and Brookstone Travel Steam Irons Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards

April 27, 2023 · Recall number 23189 · About 317,000 (In addition, about 5,000 in Canada)

Hazard: The power cord can become damaged near the cord bushing, which can lead to overheating of the cord, posing fire and burn hazards. In addition, cord damage near the bushing can result in exposed copper wires, posing a shock hazard.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled irons and visit the Steamfast or Vornado website to register for the recall and receive a refund of $19.99.

· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)

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

March 9, 2023 · Recall number 23148 · About 1,450

Hazard: 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.

· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)

Vornado Air Reannounces Recall of Electric Space Heaters Following Report of Death; Fire and Burn Hazards

August 22, 2018 · Recall number 18199 · About 350,000 (This recall was first announced in April 2018)

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

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Vornado for instructions on how to receive a full refund or a free replacement unit.

· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)

Vornado Air Recalls Electric Space Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

April 4, 2018 · Recall number 18136 · About 350,000

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

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Vornado for instructions on how to receive a full refund or a free replacement unit, including free shipping.

· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)

Vornado Air Recalls Cribside Space Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

January 31, 2018 · Recall number 18088 · About 5,000 in the U.S. (In addition, about 100 were sold in Canada.)

Hazard: A broken motor mount can allow the electric heating element to come in contact with the interior plastic materials and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled space heaters, unplug them and contact Vornado for instructions on how to receive a free replacement unit, including free shipping.

· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)

Vornado Air Recalls Electric Space Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

August 14, 2014 · Recall number 14256 · About 79,000

Hazard: The heater can overheat and cause the units to melt, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy: Customers should immediately turn off and unplug the electric space heater and contact Vornado for instructions on how to receive a free replacement unit, including free shipping.

· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls database, updated weekly. Recalls are matched to brands by the company and product names in each notice; if you think a recall is listed here by mistake, please tell us.