CPSC, Vermont Castings, Majestic Products Announce Recall of Space Heaters
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2001-05-09 · 01147
Hazards
Overheating inside the space heaters can cause the exterior to become extremely hot, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Recall
Number
01147
Date
2001-05-09
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
"Vermont Castings" space heaters
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products (VCMP), of Ontario, Canada
Retailer(s)
Independent retailers in the southeastern U.S. sold these recalled heaters, from August 2000 to January 2001, for $200 to $400.
Description
The recalled heaters are white, with a silver grill cover. The ventless 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.