The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of nearly 20,000 window shades that were sold exclusively on Amazon. According to CPSC, approximately 19,500 ChrisDowa Roller Window Shades have been recalled because they have long operating cords that pose a strangulation and entanglement hazard to children,

American-made space heaters that were exclusively sold on Amazon have been recalled due to electric shock and fire hazards.

With cold temperatures sweeping the nation, many turn to space heaters for warmth. However, a recent recall of over 7,000 Vornado space heaters sold on Amazon highlights the potential risks. Here’s everything you need to know about what the recall involves and how to stay safe with space heaters.

Vornado Air LLC, of Andover, Kansas, is recalling about 7,780 of its VH2 Whole Room Heaters due to electric shock and fire hazards. According to the U.S. Consumer Protection Safety Commission, the heater’s power cord can partially detach from the heater enclosure, which can lead to cord damage over time, posing electric shock and fire hazards.

Thousands of space heaters sold on Amazon are being recalled due to electric shock and fire risks, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The approximately 7,780 recalled Vornado VH2 Whole Room Heaters had “JUL24″ or “AUG24″ date codes and “TYPE VH2″ printed on the underside of the heater.

Nearly 8,000 space heaters have been recalled in the U.S. because they pose electric shock and fire hazards, officials said. Here's what to know.