The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·01147·Announced 2001-05-09

Vermont Castings Space Heaters Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards

Vermont Castings space heaters are being recalled because they can overheat, posing fire and burn risks. Consumers should stop using them immediately.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire and burn hazards) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Vermont Castings, Majestic Products (VCMP) is recalling approximately 3,900 Vermont Castings space heaters. The heaters are white with a silver grill cover and have model numbers starting with VBVH or VPVH. They were sold by independent retailers in the southeastern U.S. from August 2000 to January 2001 for $200 to $400.

The recall is due to a risk of overheating, which can cause the exterior of the heaters to become extremely hot. This poses fire and burn hazards to consumers. VCMP received three reports of the heaters overheating, resulting in scorched floors and wall coverings. No injuries have been reported.

Because the company is no longer in business, a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should stop using the heaters immediately and discard or destroy them. For more information, consumers can call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

The recalled product

Product
Vermont Castings space heaters
Manufacturer
Vermont Castings, Majestic Products (VCMP), of Ontario, Canada
Category
Consumer Product — Space Heaters
Hazard
Affected units
3,900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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