CPSC, Seismic Safety Products Inc. Announce Recall of Gas Shut-Off Valves
CPSC recall 02163 · announced May 16, 2002 · Seismic Safety Products Inc., A Subsidiary Of Pacific Aerospace & Electronics Inc., Both Of Wenatchee, Wash · 600 units affected
The product
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.
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should contact Seismic Safety Products immediately to have their shut-off valve replaced free of charge.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Seismic Safety Products has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Sold at: 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.
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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.