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Space heaters sold at Costco, other major retailers for years recalled over fire hazard

Hundreds of thousands of space heaters sold at Costco and other major retailers for years are being recalled after reports that the units overheated and caught fire, prompting federal safety officials to warn consumers to stop using them immediately.The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced Wednesday that more than 255,000 Vornado tower heaters have been recalled.The agency said the heater's fan blade can detach from the motor shaft, causing the unit to overheat and potentially ignite. Vornado has received 32 reports of overheating, including eight fires and one smoke inhalation...