Space Heater Recalls Surge: 520,000+ Units Pulled for Fire Hazards in 12 Months

More than 520,000 portable electric heaters have been recalled in the past 12 months for fire and burn hazards. Four separate recalls. At least 113 overheating reports. Seven fires. One burn injury.

411 Press has tracked every CPSC portable heater recall since late 2024. The pattern is clear: cheap smart heaters sold primarily through Amazon and online retailers are failing basic safety standards — and reaching hundreds of thousands of homes before anyone catches the defect.

Every active recall is listed below, along with what went wrong and what you need to do.

The Recalls

GoveeLife and Govee Smart Heaters — 512,500 Units

The largest portable heater recall in years. In November 2024, the CPSC announced that approximately 512,500 GoveeLife and Govee smart electric space heaters could overheat and catch fire.

The defect: Testing determined the heaters do not comply with the voluntary industry safety standard UL 1278. The wireless smart control features create an overheating risk.

The numbers: Govee received 113 reports of overheating, including seven fires and one minor burn injury.

Models affected: H7130 (including H7130101), H7131, H7132, H7133, H7134, and H7135.

Sold: On Amazon, Govee's website, the Govee Home app, and TikTok Shop from September 2021 through September 2024, for $30 to $150.

The fix: Unplug the heater. Cut the power cord. Photograph the destroyed heater and its manufacturer label. Submit images to Govee through their recall website for a refund of $31.80 to $106.63 (more with proof of purchase).

Vornado VH2 Whole Room Heaters — 7,780 Units

In January 2025, Vornado recalled approximately 7,780 VH2 Whole Room Heaters sold exclusively on Amazon.

The defect: The power cord can partially detach from the heater enclosure, creating cord damage over time that poses electric shock and fire hazards.

Models affected: VH2 units with a "JUL24" or "AUG24" date code on the silver rating label on the underside.

Sold: On Amazon from August 2024 through October 2024 for approximately $90.

The fix: Stop using the heater immediately. Contact Vornado for a free replacement unit.

No injuries were reported before the recall.

SNOOZ Electrical Space Heaters — 2026

The CPSC announced a recall of SNOOZ brand electrical space heaters in early 2026 after reports that the units can overheat during use, posing fire and burn hazards.

Sold: On Amazon, Shopify, Kickstarter, and other small retailers from June 2023 through December 2025.

The fix: Stop using the heater immediately and contact SNOOZ for a remedy.

DIY Cold Plunge Sauna Heater Kits — 675 Units

In March 2026, approximately 675 DIY Sauna Heater Kits were recalled after the electrical conductors were found to overheat, posing a fire risk. The firm received 12 reports of overheating, though no fires or injuries were reported.

Sold: Online from March 2025 through February 2026 for $400 to $500.

The fix: Stop using the kit immediately and register at the company's website for a full refund.

The Pattern

Four recalls. Four different brands. The same basic failure: heaters that overheat.

The common thread is the sales channel. Every one of these products was sold primarily or exclusively online — mostly through Amazon. The CPSC's product safety standards are voluntary for many consumer electronics categories. Compliance testing often happens after products are already in homes, not before they hit the marketplace.

Smart heaters add a layer of risk. The Govee recall specifically cited wireless control features as the overheating trigger. When you add Wi-Fi modules, app connectivity, and remote power cycling to a high-wattage heating element, you add failure points that traditional safety testing was not designed to catch.

What You Should Do

Check every portable heater in your home. Look at the brand, model number, and date code on the rating label (usually on the bottom or back of the unit).

Search the CPSC recall database at CPSC.gov/Recalls or check the 411 Press CPSC recall tracker for the latest notices.

If your heater is recalled: Stop using it immediately. Do not try to repair it. Follow the specific remedy instructions for your brand — most offer refunds or free replacements.

If your heater is not recalled but overheats, smells like burning plastic, or has a damaged power cord: Unplug it, stop using it, and file a report with the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov. Your report could trigger the next recall.

Why This Keeps Happening

The CPSC does not pre-approve consumer products before they are sold. Unlike drugs (FDA) or vehicles (NHTSA), most consumer electronics reach the market without mandatory federal safety testing. Manufacturers self-certify compliance with voluntary standards.

When that self-certification fails — as it did with Govee, Vornado, and SNOOZ — the recall comes after the product is in your home. After the fires. After the injuries.

Browse all active CPSC product recalls in the 411 Press recall database.