Vornado SRTH Small Room Tower Heater Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

Source: Health Canada · Canada

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Vornado Air is recalling the SRTH Small Room Tower Heater after the fan blade can detach, causing overheating and potential fire.

What this Health Canada recall tells you, and what most readers miss

This notice was issued by Health Canada on June 15, 2026 and geographically references Canada. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product & Food Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.

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What Happened

Vornado recently determined that the fan blade can become displaced or detached from the motor shaft over time, which can cause a slow or stopped fan condition that can lead to overheating and the potential for melting of the enclosure and potential internal ignition. If the thermal safeties do not timely activate to cut power, an internal flame may breach the heater’s enclosure, posing a potential fire hazard.

Which Products Are Affected

This recall involves the Vornado SRTH Small Room Tower Heater. The product is black or white and measures about 12.5 inches high by 6 inches wide by 6 inches in diameter. It has two heat settings (low and high) and a fan 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. The affected products were produced between 2013 and 2022 and sold from January 2013 to May 2026. Eight units were distributed in Canada and 212,000 were sold in the United States.

What You Should Do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Vornado Air for a refund. For more information, consumers can contact Vornado Air by telephone at 1-888-240-2768, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday to Friday, by email at srthrecall@vornado.com or visit the company's website.

Why This Matters

The hazard poses a potential fire risk; in the United States the company has received 32 reports of overheating, including 8 reports of fire and 1 report of injury.

Source

Health Canada - Joint recall with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Vornado Air, LLC.

Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this Health Canada recall.

What is this Health Canada recall about?
Vornado Air is recalling the SRTH Small Room Tower Heater after the fan blade can detach, causing overheating and potential fire.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by Health Canada. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Canada. Check with Health Canada for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Product & Food Recalls updates?
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