CPSC2001-05-09
CPSC, Vermont Castings, Majestic Products Announce Recall of Space Heaters
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products (VCMP), of Ontario, Canada
Hazard
Overheating inside the space heaters can cause the exterior to become extremely hot, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the heaters immediately and discard or destroy them. The company is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available.
Sold at
Independent retailers in the southeastern U.S. sold these recalled heaters, from August 2000 to January 2001, for $200 to $400.
Affected count
About 3,900
Injuries reported
VCMP had received three reports of the space heaters overheating, resulting in scorched floors and wall coverings. No injuries have been reported.
Products
"Vermont Castings" space heaters
Consumer contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Vermont-Castings-Majestic-Products-Announce-Recall-of-Space-HeatersDon't want to check this manually?
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