Published by Next Review: July 8, 2026
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Key Facts
- Vornado Air recalled about 255,000 SRTH Small Room Tower Heaters in the United States.
- The CPSC recall was announced on June 4, 2026.
- About eight additional units were sold in Canada.
- The recalled heater’s fan blade can detach from the motor shaft.
- A detached fan blade can cause overheating, melting, and potential ignition.
- Vornado received 32 overheating reports, including eight fire reports and one smoke inhalation report.
Latest News & Updates
June 2026
The CPSC announced Vornado Air’s recall of SRTH Small Room Tower Heaters because the fan blade can detach from the motor shaft, causing the fan to slow or stop and allowing the heater to overheat. Melted internal parts can ignite and breach the enclosure if the thermal cutoff or fuse does not activate in time, creating a fire hazard [1].
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 6 inches in diameter.
The recalled heaters have two heat settings, low and high, plus a fan-only setting with no heat. “Vornado” with a “V” behind it is printed on the front of the unit, and the model “TYPE SRTH” appears on the silver rating label on the bottom of the product.
The heaters were 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 about $40 to $50.
Reported Risks or Injuries
- Fan blade detachment
- Overheating and melting internal parts
- Fire inside or outside the heater enclosure
- Smoke inhalation
- Property damage, burns, or emergency response costs in severe incidents
How Does the Problem Occur?
The hazard can occur when the heater’s fan blade detaches from the motor shaft. If the fan slows or stops, the heater may overheat, causing the enclosure and internal parts to melt.
If the thermal cutoff or fuse does not activate quickly enough, melted internal parts can ignite and breach the heater enclosure. Because space heaters are often used in bedrooms, offices, living rooms, and other enclosed areas, overheating can create serious risks near flooring, furniture, curtains, blankets, or other combustible materials.
Who May Be Affected?
- Consumers who purchased a recalled Vornado SRTH Small Room Tower Heater
- Households that experienced overheating, smoke, fire, or property damage
- People who suffered smoke inhalation, burns, evacuation losses, or other fire-related harm
Who May Be Liable?
- Vornado Air LLC, the importer identified in the recall
- Manufacturers or component suppliers tied to the fan blade, motor shaft, fuse, or thermal cutoff
- Retailers or online sellers, where legally applicable
- Other parties involved in design, testing, warnings, distribution, or recall response
Do I Qualify?
- Did you purchase a Vornado SRTH Small Room Tower Heater?
- Does the silver rating label show “TYPE SRTH”?
- Did the heater overheat, smoke, melt, ignite, or catch fire?
- Did you suffer smoke inhalation, burns, property damage, or other losses?
- Do you still have the heater, receipt, photos, fire report, medical records, or proof of destruction?
Important Legal Actions or Recalls
| Event | Year | Type | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vornado SRTH Small Room Tower Heater Recall | 2026 | CPSC Recall | Refund | About 255,000 U.S. units recalled after 32 overheating reports, eight fire reports, and one smoke inhalation report |
Potential Compensation
- Medical bills for smoke inhalation or burns
- Property damage repair or replacement costs
- Temporary housing, cleanup, or fire restoration expenses
- Lost wages or business interruption losses
- Pain and suffering in injury cases
Results vary. Past outcomes do not guarantee future results.
Legal Process Overview
- Consultation: A legal team reviews the heater model, incident facts, and damages.
- Investigation: Photos, receipts, fire reports, product labels, and medical documentation are gathered.
- Filing: A claim may be filed if the evidence supports liability and damages.
- Discovery: The parties exchange evidence about fan blade failure, overheating, warnings, testing, and incident history.
- Resolution: The claim may resolve through settlement or further litigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What Vornado heater was recalled?
A: The recall involves Vornado SRTH Small Room Tower Heaters with “TYPE SRTH” printed on the silver rating label on the bottom of the unit.
Q: Why were Vornado tower heaters recalled?
A: They were recalled because the fan blade can detach, causing the fan to slow or stop and the heater to overheat, melt, or ignite.
Q: How many Vornado SRTH heaters were recalled?
A: About 255,000 heaters were recalled in the United States, with about eight additional units sold in Canada.
Q: Were injuries reported?
A: Vornado received 32 overheating reports, including eight fire reports and one smoke inhalation report.
Q: What should consumers do now?
A: Consumers should stop using the recalled heaters immediately and contact Vornado for instructions to submit photos and proof of destruction for a full refund.
Q: Can I file a lawsuit after a Vornado heater fire?
A: You may have a claim if a recalled Vornado heater caused documented smoke inhalation, burns, property damage, medical bills, or other financial losses.
References
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Vornado-Air-Recalls-SRTH-Small-Room-Tower-Heaters-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education
- https://www.saferproducts.gov/