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

Active Recall Announced May 16, 2002 CPSC #02163

Quick answer

CPSC, Seismic Safety Products Inc. Announce Recall of Gas Shut-Off Valves is CPSC recall #02163, announced on May 16, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should contact seismic safety products immediately to have their shut-off valve replaced free of charge.. Affected brand: Seismic Safety Products Inc., a subsidiary of Pacific Aerospace & Electronics Inc., both of Wenatchee, Wash..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Northridge 2000 Earthquake Valves

Recalled brands

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

Remedy

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

Recall date

May 16, 2002

Categories

Gas Control Valves

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #02163?

CPSC recall #02163 covers CPSC, Seismic Safety Products Inc. Announce Recall of Gas Shut-Off Valves, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 16, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 is the remedy for recall #02163?

The CPSC remedy for recall #02163 is consumers should contact seismic safety products immediately to have their shut-off valve replaced free of charge.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Seismic Safety Products Inc. Announce Recall of Gas Shut-Off Valves on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Seismic-Safety-Products-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Gas-Shut-Off-Valves-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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