SRTH Small Room Tower Heaters

Vornado Air, LLC, of Andover, Kansas has recalled SRTH Small Room Tower Heaters, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall was announced on June 4, 2026. It involves a fire or burn hazard.

Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the CPSC record linked further down this page.

What was recalled?

This recall covers SRTH Small Room Tower Heaters, with approximately About 255,000 (In addition, about eight were sold in Canada) affected. The company behind the recall is Vornado Air, LLC, of Andover, Kansas.

From the official recall notice: “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.”

Why was SRTH Small Room Tower Heaters recalled?

According to the CPSC, the hazard is described as follows: “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….” In plain terms, this recall relates to a fire or burn hazard.

A fire or burn hazard means the product can overheat, catch fire, or cause burns during normal use or charging. Recalls like these are issued to prevent property damage and injuries. Consumers are usually advised to stop using the product right away.

Reported injuries at the time of the recall notice: Vornado has received 32 reports of overheating from fan displacement, including eight reports of fire and one report of smoke inhalation.

What should you do?

If you think you may have bought SRTH Small Room Tower Heaters, compare it against the product description and identifying codes before using it.

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.”

About this recall

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