Furnaces Recalled by Northwest Manufacturing Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 09769 · announced September 17, 2009 · Northwest Manufacturing · 600 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The temperature gauge can fail and cause fire in the fuel storage hopper, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the recalled furnaces immediately and contact Northwest Manufacturing to schedule a free repair. All known consumers have been notified.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Sold at: Authorized plumbing and heating stores nationwide and direct sales between July 2006 and February 2009 for about $6,000.
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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.