Recall #09-769 · Published September 17, 2009

WoodMaster AFS 900 Outdoor Furnaces

Furnaces Recalled by Northwest Manufacturing Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for WoodMaster AFS 900 Outdoor Furnaces from WoodMaster AFS 900 Outdoor on September 17, 2009. CPSC identifies this hazard: The temperature gauge can fail and cause fire in the fuel storage hopper, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should stop using the recalled furnaces immediately and contact Northwest Manufacturing to schedule a free repair. All known consumers have been notified.

Recalled Outdoor Furnace
Recalled Outdoor Furnace
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Why it was recalled

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

Incidents and 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.

Official remedy

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

Product and sales details

Recall number
09-769
Units
About 600
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
Authorized plumbing and heating stores nationwide and direct sales between July 2006 and February 2009 for about $6,000.
Distributor
Northwest Manufacturing Inc., of Red Lake Falls, Minn.

WoodMaster AFS 900 Outdoor Furnaces

CPSC product type: Furnaces

Recall contact information

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

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