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Furnaces Recalled by Northwest Manufacturing Due to Fire Hazard

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsSep 17, 2009
Recalled Outdoor Furnace
Recalled Outdoor Furnace

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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.

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.

Product 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.

Sold on

Authorized plumbing and heating stores nationwide and direct sales between July 2006 and February 2009 for about $6,000.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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