CPSC2009-09-17
Furnaces Recalled by Northwest Manufacturing Due to Fire Hazard
Northwest Manufacturing Inc., of Red Lake Falls, Minn.
Hazard
The temperature gauge can fail and cause fire in the fuel storage hopper, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled furnaces immediately and contact Northwest Manufacturing to schedule a free repair. All known consumers have been notified.
Sold at
Authorized plumbing and heating stores nationwide and direct sales between July 2006 and February 2009 for about $6,000.
Affected count
About 600
Injuries reported
The firm is aware of 12 incidents of fire in the fuel storage hopper, three of which reported blisters and minor burns to the hands.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
WoodMaster AFS 900 Outdoor Furnaces
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Northwest Manufacturing at (800) 932-3629 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.AFS900recall.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Furnaces-Recalled-by-Northwest-Manufacturing-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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