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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

FieldValue
U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Furnaces-Recalled-by-Northwest-Manufacturing-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
TitleFurnaces Recalled by Northwest Manufacturing Due to Fire Hazard
Images › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/06d02965059a4320812b7efe27c192bb.jpg
Images › CaptionRecalled Outdoor Furnace
Hazards › NameThe temperature gauge can fail and cause fire in the fuel storage hopper, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Injuries › NameThe 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 › NameWoodMaster AFS 900 Outdoor Furnaces
Products › TypeFurnaces
Products › Category I D1960
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 600
Recall I D6074
Remedies › NameConsumers should stop using the recalled furnaces immediately and contact Northwest Manufacturing to schedule a free repair. All known consumers have been notified.
Retailers › NameAuthorized plumbing and heating stores nationwide and direct sales between July 2006 and February 2009 for about $6,000.
Recall Date2009-09-17T00:00:00
DescriptionThis 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 › NameNorthwest Manufacturing Inc., of Red Lake Falls, Minn.
Recall Number09769
Consumer ContactFor 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 Date2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryUnited States

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