Furnaces Recalled by Northwest Manufacturing Due to Fire Hazard

The temperature gauge can fail and cause fire in the fuel storage hopper, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 09769
Affected scope: About 600

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Northwest Manufacturing Inc., of Red Lake Falls, Minn. recalled This recall involves the WoodMaster AFS 900 outdoor furnace. The furnaces were sold in gr….

Furnaces Recalled by Northwest Manufacturing Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Northwest Manufacturing Inc., of Red Lake Falls, Minn. in September 17, 2009. Reason: The temperature gauge can fail and cause fire in the fuel storage hopper, posing a fire and burn hazard to co…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled furnaces immediately and contact Northwest Manuf…. Verify recall #09769 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Northwest Manufacturing Inc., of Red Lake Falls, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The temperature gauge can fail and cause fire in the fuel storage hopper, posing a fire and burn hazard to co….

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agency class: September 17, 2009
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09769 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves the WoodMaster AFS 900 outdoor furnace. The furnaces were sold in green, black, brown, camo, gray, red and taupe. The WoodMaster logo AND AFS900 are on the front.

Reason for recall

The temperature gauge can fail and cause fire in the fuel storage hopper, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled furnaces immediately and contact Northwest Manufacturing to schedule a free repair. All known consumers have been notified.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	09769
Date reported	September 17, 2009
Date initiated	September 17, 2009
Recalling firm	Northwest Manufacturing Inc., of Red Lake Falls, Minn.
Affected scope	About 600
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the recalled furnaces immediately and contact Northwest Manufacturing to schedule a free repair. All …

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

This recall involves the WoodMaster AFS 900 outdoor furnace. The furnaces were sold in green, black, brown, camo, gray, red and taupe. The WoodMaster logo AND AFS900 are on the front.. Recalled by Northwest Manufacturing Inc., of Red Lake Falls, Minn.. Units affected: About 600.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The temperature gauge can fail and cause fire in the fuel storage hopper, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the recalled furnaces immediately and contact Northwest Manufacturing to schedule a free repair. All known consumers have been notified.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 17, 2009. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 09769.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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