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

Recall 02-163 · May 16, 2002 · Seismic Safety Products Inc., a subsidiary of Pacific Aerospace & Electronics Inc., both

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

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
02-163 (CPSC)
Recall date
May 16, 2002
Brand
Seismic Safety Products Inc., a subsidiary of Pacific Aerospace & Electronics Inc., both
Category
Smoke alarms and home safety
Products
Northridge 2000 Earthquake Valves
Hazard
Fire and burn hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Units
Approximately 600
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
September 16, 2025

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

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  • Northridge 2000 Earthquake Valves · Approximately 600 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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.; Seismic Safety Products Inc., a subsidiary of Pacific Aerospace & Electronics Inc., both of Wenatchee, Wash..

Injuries or incidents reported

Seismic Safety Products has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Consumer contact

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.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 20 recalls in the smoke alarms and home safety category, 4 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Northridge 2000 Earthquake Valves (Approximately 600 units). The recalled Northridge 2000 Earthquake Valves are about 3-1/2 inches wide by 2-1/2 inches high by 2 inches deep.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on September 16, 2025. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.