Seismic Safety Products Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Seismic Safety Products Inc. Announce Recall of Gas Shut-Off Valves
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.
- Units
- Approximately 600
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $200–$300
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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 file
- 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.
- Product type
- Gas Control Valves
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Seismic Safety Products Inc., a subsidiary of Pacific Aerospace & Electronics Inc., both of Wenatchee, Wash.
Incident log
Seismic Safety Products has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should contact Seismic Safety Products immediately to have their shut-off valve replaced free of charge.
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.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAY 16 2002; last revised SEP 16 2025.