NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml96/96031.html
| Office of Information and Public Affairs |
Washington, DC 20207 |
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
CONTACT: Kate Primo |
| November 29, 1995 |
(301) 504-7046 |
| Release # 96-031 |
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CPSC And RMC Announce Retrofit Of Ct-1200 Kerosene Heaters
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission (CPSC), RMC International, Ltd. of Denver, Colo., is
offering free replacement wick holders to owners of its model CT-1200
kerosene heaters. The original wick holders may fail during use,
preventing the shutoff switch and tip-over safety mechanism from
extinguishing the heater.
The tan metal heaters measure 18" by 21" by 11". The brand name and
the model number CT-1200 appear on an identification plate on the
front of the heater.
RMC CT-1200 kerosene heaters were sold through mass merchandizers and
smaller retailers nationwide from June to November 1994 for
approximately $110 under the brand names Dyna-Glo, Envirotemp and
Keroheat.
Consumers should contact RMC at (800) 433-6042 to receive a free
replacement wick holder.
Neither CPSC nor RMC has received any reports of accidents or
incidents involving these heaters.
Media inquiries should be directed to Mike Resmo at (800) 433-6042.
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