CPSC, Vermont Castings, Majestic Products Announce Recall of Space Heaters
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The hazard
Overheating inside the space heaters can cause the exterior to become extremely hot, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents reported: VCMP had received three reports of the space heaters overheating, resulting in scorched floors and wall coverings. No injuries have been reported.
What to do now
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.
Contact: The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
About this recall
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.
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Photos: U.S. CPSC