CPSC recall 09-769, announced September 17, 2009, covers WoodMaster AFS 900 Outdoor Furnaces (about 600 units). The temperature gauge can fail and cause fire in the fuel storage hopper, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. The notice cites 12 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the recalled furnaces immediately and contact Northwest Manufacturing to schedule a free repair. Recall contact: call (800) 932-3629, or go to www.AFS900recall.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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
- Brand
- WoodMaster
- Product type
- Furnaces
- 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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