CPSC, Seismic Safety Products Inc. Announce Recall of Gas Shut-Off Valves
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-05-16). Hazards: fire, explosion, injury. Models: M75, M100, 25-97, RR#5370. About 600 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02163 |
| Published | 2002-05-16 |
| Last updated | 2025-09-16 |
| Product category | Gas Control Valves |
| Products | Northridge 2000 Earthquake Valves |
| Firm named in the title | Seismic Safety Products Inc. |
| Firms | Seismic Safety Products Inc., a subsidiary of Pacific Aerospace & Electronics Inc., both of Wenatchee, Wash. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 600 |
| Model numbers | M75, M100, 25-97, RR#5370 |
| Hazard classes | fire, explosion, injury |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Trade facets | plumbing water heating |
| Sold | 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. |
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
Seismic Safety Products has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
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