| 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.
