Northwest Manufacturing · Recalled
Furnaces Recalled by Northwest Manufacturing Due to Fire Hazard
The temperature gauge can fail and cause fire in the fuel storage hopper, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 600
- Reports
- 12
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $6,000
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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 file
- Sold at
- Authorized plumbing and heating stores nationwide and direct sales between July 2006 and February 2009 for about $6,000.
- Product type
- Furnaces
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Northwest Manufacturing Inc., of Red Lake Falls, Minn.
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled furnaces immediately and contact Northwest Manufacturing to schedule a free repair. All known consumers have been notified.
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
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 SEP 17 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.