CPSC, Seismic Safety Products Inc. Announce Recall of Gas Shut-Off Valves

Recalled May 16, 2002 · CPSC recall 02163 · Seismic Safety Products

Recalled Northridge 2000 Earthquake Valve

Hazard

These gas valves could stick in the open position, allowing gas to flow freely, which poses a risk of serious injury to consumers, from fire and explosion during an earthquake.

Remedy

Consumers should contact Seismic Safety Products immediately to have their shut-off valve replaced free of charge.

Units

Approximately 600

Incidents / injuries

Seismic Safety Products has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Description

The recalled Northridge 2000 Earthquake Valves are about 3-1/2 inches wide by 2-1/2 inches high by 2 inches deep. The valves' bodies are made of aluminum and are coated with a blue color. The recalled valves have a white reset knob in the front that reads, "Northridge 2000 Valve" and a white label on the back that reads, in part, "Models M75 [or M100], ASCE 25-97, RR#5370, CSA-OSA, 2 PSI Max Gas Flow." These valves were manufactured in the United States.

What to do

Consumers should contact Seismic Safety Products immediately to have their shut-off valve replaced free of charge.

Contact

Consumers may contact Seismic Safety Products at (800) 948-3782 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. For more information, consumers also can write to: Pacific Aerospace & Electronics Inc., 430 Olds Station Road, Wenatchee, WA 98801.

Product

Northridge 2000 Earthquake Valves

Manufacturer(s)

Seismic Safety Products Inc., a subsidiary of Pacific Aerospace & Electronics Inc., both of Wenatchee, Wash.

Retailers

Seismic Safety Products sold the valves to plumbers in the Olympia, Tacoma, and Seattle, Wash. areas, from February 2001 through April 2001, for between $200 and $300.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →