CPSC, Seismic Safety Products Inc. Announce Recall of Gas Shut-Off Valves
USCPSC, Seismic Safety Products Inc. Announce Recall of Gas Shut-Off Valves
Recalling Firm: Seismic Safety Products Inc., a subsidiary of Pacific Aerospace & Electronics Inc., both of Wenatchee, Wash.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These gas valves could stick in the open position, allowing gas to flow freely, which poses a risk of serious injury to consumers, from fire and explosion during an earthquake.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled Northridge 2000 Earthquake Valves are about 3-1/2 inches wide by 2-1/2 inches high by 2 inches deep. The valves' bodies are made of aluminum and are coated with a blue color. The recalled valves have a white reset knob in the front that reads, "Northridge 2000 Valve" and a white label on the back that reads, in part, "Models M75 [or M100], ASCE 25-97, RR#5370, CSA-OSA, 2 PSI Max Gas Flow." These valves were manufactured in the United States.
Affected Products
Northridge 2000 Earthquake Valves
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Seismic-Safety-Products-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Gas-Shut-Off-Valves- |
| Title | CPSC, Seismic Safety Products Inc. Announce Recall of Gas Shut-Off Valves |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/earthquake-valve.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Northridge 2000 Earthquake Valve |
| Hazards › Name | These gas valves could stick in the open position, allowing gas to flow freely, which poses a risk of serious injury to consumers, from fire and explosion during an earthquake. |
| Injuries › Name | Seismic Safety Products has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
| Products › Name | Northridge 2000 Earthquake Valves |
| Products › Type | Gas Control Valves |
| Products › Category I D | 1967 |
| Products › Number Of Units | Approximately 600 |
| Recall I D | 2146 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should contact Seismic Safety Products immediately to have their shut-off valve replaced free of charge. |
| Retailers › Name | Seismic Safety Products sold the valves to plumbers in the Olympia, Tacoma, and Seattle, Wash. areas, from February 2001 through April 2001, for between $200 and $300. |
| Recall Date | 2002-05-16T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled Northridge 2000 Earthquake Valves are about 3-1/2 inches wide by 2-1/2 inches high by 2 inches deep. The valves' bodies are made of aluminum and are coated with a blue color. The recalled valves have a white reset knob in the front that reads, "Northridge 2000 Valve" and a white label on the back that reads, in part, "Models M75 [or M100], ASCE 25-97, RR#5370, CSA-OSA, 2 PSI Max Gas Flow." These valves were manufactured in the United States. |
| Recall Number | 02163 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Seismic Safety Products Inc., a subsidiary of Pacific Aerospace & Electronics Inc., both of Wenatchee, Wash. |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers may contact Seismic Safety Products at (800) 948-3782 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. For more information, consumers also can write to: Pacific Aerospace & Electronics Inc., 430 Olds Station Road, Wenatchee, WA 98801. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-09-16T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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