CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The temperature gauge can fail and cause fire in the fuel storage hopper, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Furnaces Recalled by Northwest Manufacturing Due to Fire Hazard
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.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should stop using the recalled furnaces immediately and contact Northwest Manufacturing to schedule a free repair. All known consumers have been notified.
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
Recall Details
Sold At
Authorized plumbing and heating stores nationwide and direct sales between July 2006 and February 2009 for about $6,000.
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.
Recall Number
09769
Product Information
Product Name
WoodMaster AFS 900 Outdoor Furnaces
Product Type
Furnaces
Number of Units
About 600
Distributed By
Northwest Manufacturing Inc., of Red Lake Falls, Minn.
Manufactured In
United States