Furnaces Recalled by Northwest Manufacturing Due to Fire Hazard
WoodMaster AFS 900 Outdoor Furnaces
Date of Recall
2009-09-17CPSC Release Number
09-769Manufactured In
United StatesUnits
About 600Distributor
Northwest Manufacturing Inc., of Red Lake Falls, Minn.Sold By
Authorized plumbing and heating stores nationwide and direct sales between July 2006 and February 2009 for about $6,000.Problem/Hazard
The temperature gauge can fail and cause fire in the fuel storage hopper, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.Injuries/Incidents
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, grey, red and taupe. The WoodMaster logo AND AFS900 are on the front.Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled furnaces immediately and contact Northwest Manufacturing to schedule a free repair. All known consumers have been notified.Consumer 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.comRecall Comments
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