Space Heaters Recalled by Vermont Castings, Majestic Products
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 9, 2001
Release # 01-147
Heater Recall Hotline: (866) 757-6649 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Scott Wolfson, (301) 504-7051
CPSC, Vermont Castings, Majestic Products Announce Recall of Space Heaters
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Vermont Castings, Majestic Products (VCMP), of
Ontario, Canada, is recalling about 3,900 space heaters. Overheating
inside the space heaters can cause the exterior to become extremely hot,
posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
VCMP has received three reports of the space heaters overheating,
resulting in scorched floors and wall coverings. No injuries have been
reported
The recalled heaters are white with a silver grill cover. The
vent-less heaters have the name "Vermont Castings" on the label directly
below the grill. The heater model numbers start with the letters VBVH or
VPVH and can be found on a rating plate on the left side of the heater.
Independent retailers in the southeastern U.S. sold these recalled
heaters from August 2000 to January 2001 for $200 to $400.
Consumers should stop using the heaters immediately and call VCMP
toll-free at (866) 757-6649 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday
through Friday, to receive a free replacement heater or refund.
