Gas Shut-Off Valves Recalled by Seismic Safety Products Inc.
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 16, 2002
Release # 02-163
Valve Recall Hotline: (800) 948-3782 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052
CPSC, Seismic Safety Products Inc. Announce Recall of Gas Shut-Off Valves
WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Seismic Safety Products Inc., a subsidiary of Pacific
Aerospace & Electronics Inc., both of Wenatchee, Wash., is voluntarily
recalling approximately 600 Earthquake gas shut-off valves. 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.
Seismic Safety Products has not received any reports of incidents.
This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
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.
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. The company also sold these
valves on their website at www.seismic-safety.com.
Consumers should contact Seismic Safety Products immediately at
(800) 948-3782 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday to
have their shut-off valve replaced free of charge. For more
information, consumers also can write to: Pacific Aerospace &
Electronics Inc., 430 Olds Station Road, Wenatchee, WA 98801.
