Space Heater Fire Lawsuit

Lawsuits have been filed by people who were injured when a recalled space heater caught on fire or overheated.

What You Can Do & How We Can Help

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Space Heater Fire cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was burned or injured in a space heater fire, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Liability Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

Govee Space Heaters Recalled After 7 Fires, Burn Injury Reported

In November 2024, about 512,500 Govee Space Heaters were recalled due to fire and burn injury hazards.

Govee blamed the problem on defective wireless control features, which could cause the space heaters to overheat and catch on fire.There were 113 reports of the space heaters overheating, including 7 reports of fires, and 1 person who suffered a minor burn injury.

The recall involves GoveeLife and Govee Smart Electric Space Heaters with Model Numbers H7130 (including the H7130101 variation), H7131, H7132, H7133, H7134, and H7135.

These space heaters were sold nationwide from September 2021 through September 2024, online at Amazon.com, https://us.govee.com, the Govee Home App and TikTok Shop. For more information, visit https://recall.goveelife.com/heater-recall.

Vornado Recalls 79,000 Space Heaters After 7 Fires Reported

In August 2014, Vornado Air recalled about 79,000 Vornado Electric Space Heaters after 7 reports of space heater fires, one report of a person who suffered smoke inhalation, and property damage. Vornado said there were 29 reports of the space heaters overheating and melting.

The recall involves the Vornado VH110 Whole Room Vortex Electric Space Heaters that were sold nationwide from June 2013 through May 2014 for about $60.

Sunbeam Recalls Holmes Space Heaters for Fire Hazard

In May 2014, Sunbeam Products recalled about 151,600 Holmes Ceramic Heaters because they can overheat, which poses a fire hazard. There were 132 reports of heaters that unexpectedly stopped working and/or overheated, resulting in 1 report of smoke inhalation and 10 reports of property damage involving burned flooring, according to the recall.

Injuries Caused by Space Heater Fires

Space heater fires can cause many types of injuries, such as:

Burn injuries
Smoke inhalation
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Toxic chemical exposure from melting plastic
Breathing problems
Permanent scarring or disfigurement due to burns
Hospitalization
Emotional trauma
Death

Can I File a Lawsuit?

Yes. Lawsuits can be filed for injuries caused by a space heater fire, but not everyone qualifies. You must talk to a lawyer first. Only a lawyer can determine if you are eligible to file a lawsuit.

Lawsuit for space heater fire injuries and burns will depend on many factors, like what type of space heater caused your injuries, whether it was recalled, when you were injured, and other circumstances.

Examples of Big Verdicts in Space Heater Fire Lawsuits

Here are a few examples of big verdicts in space heater lawsuit:

$37 million awarded to the family of a couple who died in a house fire in Corpus Christi, Texas, after a space heater caught on fire.
$59 million awarded to the family of a woman who died in a fire that was sparked by a Sunbeam Holmes Space Heater.
$7.5 million penalty against Vornado for failing to immediately report a fire hazard from the VH101 Personal Vortex Electric Space Heater.

Should I Join a Class Action?

Space heater lawsuits can be filed against the manufacturer if the product is found to be defective, dangerous, or hazardous. This type of case is called a “product liability lawsuit.” Unlike a class action, these are individual lawsuits that involve people who were injured.

How Much Money is My Lawsuit Worth?

There is no way to know if a lawsuit will end in a payout. In general, lawsuits for space heater fires will try to seek justice and financial compensation for pain and suffering, medical expenses, long-term injuries (such as scarring), lost income, wrongful death, and more.

Do I Have a Space Heater Fire Lawsuit?

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