Article: CPSC, Vermont Castings, Majestic Products announce recall of space heaters.

M2 PRESSWIRE-10 May 2001-US CPSC: CPSC, Vermont Castings, Majestic Products announce recall of space heaters (C)1994-2001 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

RDATE:09052001

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Vermont Castings, Majestic Products (VCMP), of Ontario, Canada, is recalling about 3,900 space heaters. Overheating inside the space heaters can cause the exterior to become extremely hot, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

VCMP has received three reports of the space heaters overheating, resulting in scorched floors and wall coverings. No injuries have been reported

The recalled ...

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