CPSCSeptember 17, 2009

Furnaces Recalled by Northwest Manufacturing Due to

Furnaces Recalled by Northwest Manufacturing Due to Fire Hazard

Why was Furnaces Recalled by Northwest Manufacturing Due to recalled?

The temperature gauge can fail and cause fire in the fuel storage hopper, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using the recalled furnaces immediately and contact Northwest Manufacturing to schedule a free repair. All known consumers have been notified. 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

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
WoodMaster AFS 900 Outdoor Furnaces
Company
Northwest Manufacturing Inc., of Red Lake Falls, Minn.
Quantity
About 600
Sold at
Authorized plumbing and heating stores nationwide and direct sales between July 2006 and February 2009 for about $6,000.
Recall date
September 17, 2009
Incidents / injuries
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.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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