CPSC, Vermont Castings, Majestic Products Announce Recall of Space Heaters
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-791.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-791.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Independent Retailers In The Southeastern U.s. Sold These Recalled Heaters, From August 2000 To January 2001, For $200 To $400. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-791.
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
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Independent Retailers In The Southeastern U.s. Sold These Recalled Heaters, From August 2000 To January 2001, For $200 To $400. Recall FAQ
Independent Retailers In The Southeastern U.s. Sold These Recalled Heaters, From August 2000 To January 2001, For $200 To $400. is the subject of a heating & cooling recall: CPSC, Vermont Castings, Majestic Products Announce Recall of Space Heaters. The notice was published on May 9, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 3,900 units are potentially affected.