CPSC, Vermont Castings, Majestic Products Announce Recall of Space Heaters
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-05-09). Hazards: fire, burn. About 3,900 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01147 |
| Published | 2001-05-09 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-24 |
| Product category | Electric Heaters |
| Products | Vermont Castings space heaters |
| Firm named in the title | Vermont Castings, Majestic Products |
| Firms | Vermont Castings, Majestic Products (VCMP), of Ontario, Canada (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 3,900 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | dispose, stop use |
| Trade facets | hvac |
| Sold | 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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
VCMP had received three reports of the space heaters overheating, resulting in scorched floors and wall coverings. No injuries have been reported.
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