CPSCGeneral Alert
Furnaces Recalled by Northwest Manufacturing Due to Fire Hazard
Published: September 17, 2009Recall ID: 09769Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The temperature gauge can fail and cause fire in the fuel storage hopper, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the WoodMaster AFS 900 outdoor furnace. The furnaces were sold in green, black, brown, camo, gray, red and taupe. The WoodMaster logo AND AFS900 are on the front.
Affected Products
WoodMaster AFS 900 Outdoor Furnaces
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Furnaces-Recalled-by-Northwest-Manufacturing-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Furnaces Recalled by Northwest Manufacturing Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/06d02965059a4320812b7efe27c192bb.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Outdoor Furnace |
| Hazards › Name | The temperature gauge can fail and cause fire in the fuel storage hopper, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | WoodMaster AFS 900 Outdoor Furnaces |
| Products › Type | Furnaces |
| Products › Category I D | 1960 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 600 |
| Recall I D | 6074 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled furnaces immediately and contact Northwest Manufacturing to schedule a free repair. All known consumers have been notified. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized plumbing and heating stores nationwide and direct sales between July 2006 and February 2009 for about $6,000. |
| Recall Date | 2009-09-17T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the WoodMaster AFS 900 outdoor furnace. The furnaces were sold in green, black, brown, camo, gray, red and taupe. The WoodMaster logo AND AFS900 are on the front. |
| Distributors › Name | Northwest Manufacturing Inc., of Red Lake Falls, Minn. |
| Recall Number | 09769 |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |