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Vornado SRTH Heater Recall: Fire Hazard from Detaching Fan Blade
Vornado recalls SRTH tower heaters due to fire risk. Stop using immediately. Contact Vornado for a full refund by submitting photos and proof of destruction.
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.
Vornado Air is recalling the SRTH Small Room Tower Heaters because the fan blade can detach from the motor shaft. This detachment can cause the unit to overheat, melt its internal parts, and potentially ignite, posing a serious fire hazard. Consumers have reported overheating, fires, and smoke inhalation related to this defect. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1110-vornado-srth-heater-recall-fire-hazard-from-detaching-fan-blade.
“Vornado SRTH Heater Recall: Fire Hazard from Detaching Fan Blade.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1110-vornado-srth-heater-recall-fire-hazard-from-detaching-fan-blade. Based on CPSC recall #10805 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Vornado-Air-Recalls-SRTH-Small-Room-Tower-Heaters-Due-to-Fire-Hazard).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on June 4, 2026, that Vornado is recalling SRTH Small Room Tower Heaters due to a fire hazard. Owners should stop using the heaters immediately and contact Vornado for instructions to receive a full refund.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Vornado
Product: SRTH Small Room Tower Heaters
Model: TYPE SRTH (printed on silver rating label on bottom)
Sold at: Stores nationwide including Kohl's, Bed Bath & Beyond, ACE Hardware, and online at Vornado.com and Amazon.com
Sale period: August 2013 through May 2026
Price: Between $40 and $50
What to do
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. Contact Vornado toll-free at 844-205-7978 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at recalls.vornado.com.
The hazard
The recalled heater's fan blade can detach from the motor shaft, causing the fan to slow or stop and 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. Vornado has received 32 reports of overheating from fan displacement, including eight reports of fire and one report of smoke inhalation.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include the Airedale Heat Pump Recall (2026-08-20), the Northern Tool Hot Water Pressure Washers Recall (2026-01-29), and the DIY Cold Plunge Sauna Heater Kits Recall (2026-03-26).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if the unit is a Vornado SRTH Small Room Tower Heater, available in black or white, measuring approximately 12.5 inches high by 6 inches in diameter. Look for the word "Vornado" with a "V" behind it on the front, and find the model "TYPE SRTH" printed on the silver rating label located on the bottom of the product.
Brand
Vornado
Product
SRTH Small Room Tower Heaters
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop using the heater immediately
Do not use the recalled Vornado SRTH heater any further due to the fire hazard.
Contact Vornado for refund instructions
Call 844-205-7978 or visit recalls.vornado.com to submit photos of the product and proof of destruction to receive a full refund.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
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.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “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.”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact Vornado
We’ve drafted a message you can send Vornado to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 10805 — Vornado SRTH Heater Recall: Fire Hazard from Detaching Fan Blade
Hello,
I own a Vornado SRTH Heater Recall: Fire Hazard from Detaching Fan Blade that is covered by recall 10805 from Vornado.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
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