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Furnaces Recalled by Northwest Manufacturing Due to Fire Hazard
Recalled September 17, 2009 · CPSC recall 09769 · Furnaces
Hazard
The temperature gauge can fail and cause fire in the fuel storage hopper, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled furnaces immediately and contact Northwest Manufacturing to schedule a free repair. All known consumers have been notified.
Units
About 600
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.
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.
What 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.
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
Product
WoodMaster AFS 900 Outdoor Furnaces
Distributed by
Northwest Manufacturing Inc., of Red Lake Falls, Minn.
Retailers
Authorized plumbing and heating stores nationwide and direct sales between July 2006 and February 2009 for about $6,000.
Made in
United States
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →