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

CPSC recall number

Recall number: 26-532

Recall

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

Product

Name of Product: SRTH Small Room Tower Heaters

Recall date

Recall Date: June 04, 2026

Hazard

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 type

Remedy: Refund

What to do

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.

Units affected

Units: About 255,000 (In addition, about eight were sold in Canada)

Incidents and injuries

Incidents/Injuries: Vornado has received 32 reports of overheating from fan displacement, including eight reports of fire and one report of smoke inhalation.

Recalling firm

Importer(s): Vornado Air, LLC, of Andover, Kansas

Manufactured in

Manufactured In: China

Sold at

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.

Which items are affected

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.