CPSC recall 02163
Northridge 2000 Earthquake Valves
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-09-16
On 2025-09-16 the CPSC announced a recall of Northridge 2000 Earthquake Valves by Seismic Safety Products A Subsidiary Of Pacific Aerospace And Electronics Both, citing 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.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02163 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2002-05-16 |
| Published | 2025-09-16 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Seismic Safety Products A Subsidiary Of Pacific Aerospace And Electronics Both |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Northridge 2000 Earthquake Valves | 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.
Reason
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Seismic-Safety-Products-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Gas-Shut-Off-Valves-
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