CPSC, Seismic Safety Products Inc. Announce Recall of Gas Shut-Off Valves
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2146.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2146.
Consumers should contact Seismic Safety Products immediately to have their shut-off valve replaced free of charge.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2146.
Consumers may contact Seismic Safety Products at (800) 948-3782 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. For more information, consumers also can write to: Pacific Aerospace & Electronics Inc., 430 Olds Station Road, Wenatchee, WA 98801.
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, Seismic Safety Products Inc. Announce Recall of Gas Shut-Off Valves. The notice was published on May 16, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 600 units are potentially affected.