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Recall 02163 — Northridge 2000 Earthquake Valves

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2002-05-16

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
02163
Date of alert
2002-05-16
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
Seismic Safety Products Inc., a subsidiary of Pacific Aerospace & Electronics Inc., both of Wenatchee, Wash.
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: 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. Hazards: 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.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Seismic-Safety-Products-Inc-Announce-Reca

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