Vornado Tower Heater Lawsuit Update: Injuries, Recall Status, and Legal Options

Next Review: August 29, 2026

Vornado Air recalled SRTH Small Room Tower Heaters because the fan blade can detach from the motor shaft over time.

If the fan slows or stops, the heater can overheat, melt the enclosure or internal parts, and create a fire hazard. CPSC reported 32 overheating reports, including eight fire reports and one smoke-inhalation report.

This review did not identify a verified public class action, multidistrict litigation proceeding, or settlement program specifically involving the recalled Vornado SRTH heaters. Consumers who experienced fire damage, smoke inhalation, burns, or other losses may still request an individual legal review.

Consumers should stop using the recalled heaters and contact Vornado for a full refund. People who experienced an incident may want to preserve the heater, photos, proof of purchase, fire reports, medical records, insurance records, and recall communications.

Quick Facts

• CPSC announced the Vornado SRTH tower heater recall on June 4, 2026.
• The recall involves about 255,000 heaters in the United States and about eight units sold in Canada.
• The fan blade can detach from the motor shaft, causing overheating, melting, and possible ignition.
• Vornado received 32 overheating reports, including eight fire reports and one smoke-inhalation report.

Latest News & Updates on the Vornado Tower Heater Recall Lawsuit

July 2026

July 29, 2026 – This page was reviewed for current recall and publicly reported litigation developments. No verified public class action, multidistrict litigation proceeding, or settlement program specifically involving the recalled Vornado SRTH heaters was identified during this review. The June 2026 CPSC recall remains the principal verified public action discussed on this page.

June 2026

June 4, 2026 – CPSC announced Vornado Air’s recall of SRTH Small Room Tower Heaters because the fan blade can detach from the motor shaft, slow or stop the fan, and cause overheating, melting, or possible ignition. The recall involved about 255,000 heaters in the United States, 32 overheating reports, eight fire reports, and one smoke-inhalation report [1].

June 4, 2026 – CPSC instructed consumers to stop using the recalled heaters immediately and contact Vornado Air for a full refund. Health Canada also posted a coordinated recall notice for the SRTH Small Room Tower Heater and instructed Canadian consumers to stop use and contact Vornado Air for a refund [1, 2].

What Is the Vornado SRTH Tower Heater?

The recalled product is the Vornado SRTH Small Room Tower Heater. The heaters were sold in black and white and measure about 12.5 inches high by six inches wide by six inches in diameter.

The heaters have two heat settings, low and high, and a fan-only setting. “Vornado” with a “V” behind it is printed on the front of the heater.

The model “TYPE SRTH” is printed on the silver rating label located on the bottom of the product. Consumers should check that label before assuming a heater is included in the recall.

The recalled heaters were sold at Costco, Kohl’s, Bed Bath & Beyond, ACE Hardware, Vornado.com, Amazon.com, and other retailers. They were sold from August 2013 through May 2026 for about $40 to $50.

Which Vornado Tower Heaters Are Recalled?

The recall applies to Vornado SRTH Small Room Tower Heaters with “TYPE SRTH” on the silver rating label located on the bottom of the product.

• Vornado SRTH Small Room Tower Heater, black version.
• Vornado SRTH Small Room Tower Heater, white version.

Health Canada identifies the affected products as SRTH Black, part number EH1-0084-06, UPC 043765008478, and SRTH Ice White, part number EH1-0084-43, UPC 043765009390. Consumers should compare the model, type, color, label information, purchase records, and recall instructions before deciding whether their heater is included.

If the label is missing or hard to read, photos, receipts, retailer order records, Costco purchase records, Vornado communications, or packaging may help confirm product identity. Consumers should not continue using a heater that matches the recalled product description.

Reported Risks or Injuries

The reported hazard begins when the fan blade detaches from the motor shaft. That can cause the fan to slow or stop, which can lead to overheating and melting of the heater’s enclosure and internal parts.

CPSC reported 32 overheating incidents involving the recalled heaters. Those reports included eight fire reports and one smoke-inhalation report.

CPSC’s recall notice does not report burn injuries. Fire damage, additional smoke exposure, burns, property loss, and emergency-response costs may be possible consequences of a heater fire, but those outcomes should be documented individually rather than treated as reported recall outcomes.

Consumers who experienced a fire, smoke inhalation, or other incident should document the event carefully. Photos, videos, fire reports, medical records, insurance communications, damaged-property records, and recall communications may be important for an insurance or legal review.

How Does the Problem Occur, and Who May Be Liable?

The problem can occur when the fan blade becomes displaced or detached from the motor shaft over time. If the fan slows or stops, the heater can overheat and the enclosure or internal parts may melt.

A legal investigation may examine the fan blade, motor shaft, thermal cutoff, fuse, enclosure materials, product testing, design records, warnings, complaint history, retailer communications, recall timing, and refund process. These records may help determine whether the design, manufacturing, warnings, testing, or post-sale response were adequate.

Potentially responsible parties may include Vornado Air, manufacturers, component suppliers, importers, distributors, retailers, online sellers, or other entities involved in designing, manufacturing, importing, selling, or warning about the recalled heaters. Liability depends on product identity, incident facts, causation, injury evidence, damages, available defendants, and applicable state law.

A recall does not automatically prove that any company is legally responsible for a specific fire, smoke-inhalation injury, or property loss. An individual review may focus on whether the heater was recalled, whether the fan failed, whether overheating or fire occurred, and what evidence connects the heater to the consumer’s losses.

Who May Be Affected?

Consumers may be affected if they purchased or used a recalled Vornado SRTH Small Room Tower Heater. Household members, renters, guests, or neighbors may also be affected if the heater overheated or caused smoke or fire.

People who experienced an incident should consider preserving the heater, photos, videos, purchase records, model-label images, fire reports, medical records, insurance records, property-damage photos, and recall communications. Evidence may be important because legal claims depend on product identity, causation, damages, and applicable deadlines.

Consumers who still have a recalled heater should stop using it immediately. Vornado’s refund process may require consumers to submit photographs and proof of destruction before receiving the full refund.

Do I Qualify?

• Did you purchase or use a Vornado SRTH Small Room Tower Heater?
• Does the bottom label identify the product as “TYPE SRTH”?
• Did the heater overheat, melt, smoke, ignite, or cause a fire?
• Did you suffer smoke inhalation, medical expenses, property damage, insurance losses, missed work, or other documented losses?
• Do you have the heater, product-label photos, receipts, fire reports, medical records, insurance records, or recall communications?

A legal review can help determine eligibility by evaluating product identity, incident facts, injury evidence, property losses, insurance issues, potentially responsible parties, and filing deadlines.

Do I Have a Vornado Tower Heater Recall Lawsuit?

If you experienced fire damage, smoke inhalation, burns, property damage, or other losses involving a recalled Vornado SRTH tower heater, you may have legal options. Contact Schmidt & Clark for a free case review.

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Important Legal Actions or Recalls

Potential Compensation

Potential compensation may include emergency care, smoke-inhalation treatment, burn treatment, follow-up appointments, medication, property repairs, damaged belongings, cleaning costs, insurance deductibles, and other out-of-pocket expenses.

Additional damages may include pain and suffering, lost wages, unreimbursed property losses, diminished property value, replacement equipment, temporary housing, and related household expenses. The specific damages available depend on the incident, documentation, state law, causation evidence, insurance recovery, and the facts of the claim.

Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Legal Process Overview

Step 1: Free case review. The review begins with the heater model, purchase date, seller, incident description, fire or smoke details, injuries, property damage, and recall status. Photos, receipts, model-label images, fire reports, medical records, insurance communications, and recall communications may help establish the basic facts.

Step 2: Investigation. The investigation may examine product identity, fan behavior, overheating evidence, fire documentation, CPSC recall materials, retailer records, medical documentation, and communications with Vornado or retailers. Attorneys may also review whether the incident matches the fan-detachment and overheating hazard described by CPSC.

Step 3: Filing. A supported claim may allege defective design, manufacturing defects, inadequate warnings, negligence, breach of warranty, retailer liability, or other product liability theories. Filing occurs only when the evidence and applicable law support a claim against one or more responsible parties.

Step 4: Discovery/negotiation. The parties may exchange product-design materials, testing records, complaint data, retailer records, warning materials, medical records, fire reports, insurance records, expert opinions, and testimony. Negotiations may focus on product identity, causation, injury severity, property loss, insurance offsets, lost income, and available defendants.

Step 5: Resolution. A claim may resolve through settlement, dismissal, court ruling, or trial. The outcome depends on proof of product involvement, defect evidence, medical documentation, damages, defenses, available defendants, insurance issues, and applicable law.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Vornado Tower Heater Recall Lawsuit

What is the Vornado Tower Heater Recall Lawsuit?

The phrase refers to potential individual legal claims involving recalled Vornado SRTH Small Room Tower Heaters. This review did not identify a verified public class action, MDL, or settlement program specifically involving the recalled SRTH heaters.

Why were Vornado SRTH tower heaters recalled?

The heaters were recalled because the fan blade can detach from the motor shaft. If the fan slows or stops, the heater can overheat, melt internal parts or the enclosure, and create a fire hazard.

Which Vornado tower heaters are recalled?

The recall involves Vornado SRTH Small Room Tower Heaters with “TYPE SRTH” printed on the silver rating label on the bottom of the product. The recalled heaters were sold in black and white.

Were injuries reported in the Vornado Tower Heater Recall Lawsuit investigation?

CPSC reported 32 overheating reports, including eight fire reports and one smoke-inhalation report. The recall notice does not report burn injuries.

What should I do if I still have a recalled Vornado heater?

Stop using the recalled heater immediately and contact Vornado for a full refund. Follow the recall instructions carefully because the refund process may require photographs and proof of destruction.

Can I file a Vornado Tower Heater Recall Lawsuit after a fire?

Possibly. A legal review may consider whether the heater was recalled, whether the fan failed, whether overheating or fire occurred, and whether injury or property damage was documented. Eligibility depends on the facts and applicable state law.

What evidence could support a Vornado Tower Heater Recall Lawsuit?

Helpful evidence may include the heater, model-label photos, purchase records, photos, videos, fire reports, medical records, insurance records, damaged-property photos, and recall communications. Consumers should also document when and where the heater was used before the incident.

Does the Vornado recall prove the company is legally responsible?

No. A recall can identify a safety hazard, but it does not automatically prove liability for a specific injury or loss. A legal review considers product identity, causation, damages, evidence, defendants, insurance issues, and applicable law.

References

1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Vornado-Air-Recalls-SRTH-Small-Room-Tower-Heaters-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
2. https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/vornado-srth-small-room-tower-heater-recalled-due-fire-hazard
3. https://vornado.com/products/srth-small-tower-heater