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Vornado's current VH200 materials document whole-room air circulation, two heat settings, thermostat, tip-over and overheat protection, cool-touch case, quiet operation, US support, and a five-year warranty.
Last verified 2026-08-20
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Vornado is ranked #6 in Space Heater Companies with a score of 89.0 out of 100. Evidence coverage is 100% and confidence is high. This result is specific to that category's frozen rubric.
Vornado's current VH200 materials document whole-room air circulation, two heat settings, thermostat, tip-over and overheat protection, cool-touch case, quiet operation, US support, and a five-year warranty. [2]
CPSC's January 2025 recall covers only Vornado VH2 units with JUL24 or AUG24 date codes for a cord-detachment shock and fire hazard; Vornado offered replacement and no incidents were reported. [2]
CPSC's June 2026 recall covers the SRTH tower model after 32 overheating reports, eight fires, and one smoke-inhalation report; consumers were told to stop use for a refund. [2]
Criterion score breakdown
Criterion
Weight
Score
Heating performance
22%
22.0
Safety and reliability
20%
15.2
Buyer value
10%
8.0
Controls and product capability
16%
12.8
Warranty and support
10%
10.0
Independent and market evidence
12%
12.0
Transparency and trust
10%
9.0
Strengths
Whole-room circulation and a five-year warranty remain excellent, while two recent model-specific recalls materially reduce the field-safety score even though they do not cover the representative VH200/MVH models used for performance evidence. This evidence transparency anchor is derived only from the linked current evidence and the frozen rubric. [5]
Whole-room circulation and a five-year warranty remain excellent, while two recent model-specific recalls materially reduce the field-safety score even though they do not cover the representative VH200/MVH models used for performance evidence. This heat distribution and consistency anchor is derived only from the linked current evidence and the frozen rubric. [3]
Whole-room circulation and a five-year warranty remain excellent, while two recent model-specific recalls materially reduce the field-safety score even though they do not cover the representative VH200/MVH models used for performance evidence. This independent test depth anchor is derived only from the linked current evidence and the frozen rubric. [3]
Whole-room circulation and a five-year warranty remain excellent, while two recent model-specific recalls materially reduce the field-safety score even though they do not cover the representative VH200/MVH models used for performance evidence. This room heat rise anchor is derived only from the linked current evidence and the frozen rubric. [3]
Limitations
Whole-room circulation and a five-year warranty remain excellent, while two recent model-specific recalls materially reduce the field-safety score even though they do not cover the representative VH200/MVH models used for performance evidence. This field safety and recall handling anchor is derived only from the linked current evidence and the frozen rubric. [5]
Capabilities
Whole-room circulation and a five-year warranty remain excellent, while two recent model-specific recalls materially reduce the field-safety score even though they do not cover the representative VH200/MVH models used for performance evidence. This thermostat and cycling control anchor is derived only from the linked current evidence and the frozen rubric. [3]
Whole-room circulation and a five-year warranty remain excellent, while two recent model-specific recalls materially reduce the field-safety score even though they do not cover the representative VH200/MVH models used for performance evidence. This usability and range fit anchor is derived only from the linked current evidence and the frozen rubric. [3]
Pricing
Whole-room circulation and a five-year warranty remain excellent, while two recent model-specific recalls materially reduce the field-safety score even though they do not cover the representative VH200/MVH models used for performance evidence. This capability-adjusted value anchor is derived only from the linked current evidence and the frozen rubric. [3]
Support and warranty
Whole-room circulation and a five-year warranty remain excellent, while two recent model-specific recalls materially reduce the field-safety score even though they do not cover the representative VH200/MVH models used for performance evidence. This support and documentation access anchor is derived only from the linked current evidence and the frozen rubric. [5]
Whole-room circulation and a five-year warranty remain excellent, while two recent model-specific recalls materially reduce the field-safety score even though they do not cover the representative VH200/MVH models used for performance evidence. This warranty strength anchor is derived only from the linked current evidence and the frozen rubric. [3]