A space heater sold on Amazon is being recalled due to the potential to cause an "electric shock," resulting in a fire hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced Thursday.

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.

You may find yourself with a tasty electric shock if you fire up a space heater made by Vornado. Curious about which products were recalled? We've got everything you need to know.

Vornado recalled about 7,780 whole room heaters due to a power cord issue that can pose electric shock and fire hazards.

The device's cord can partially detach, which can shock users or even start a fire.