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CPSCRecalled May 16, 2002 · #02163

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

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.

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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.

Product details

Product
Northridge 2000 Earthquake Valves
Type
Gas Control Valves
Manufacturer
Seismic Safety Products Inc., a subsidiary of Pacific Aerospace & Electronics Inc., both of Wenatchee, Wash.
Model numbers
M75, M100, 5370
UPCs
Sold at
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

What you should do

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

View the official CPSC notice