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U.S. CPSC
October 22, 2008 |
Fiesta Recalls to Inspect and Repair Gas Grills Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The gas grills can be assembled improperly exposing the gas burner hoses to excessive heat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.   |
U.S. CPSC
June 1, 2006 |
Nexgrill Industries Gas Grills Recalled Due to Fire Hazard If the hose that connects the propane tank to the burner manifold runs up too close to the firebox, the heat can cause the hose to detach from the burner manifold, causing a gas leak and a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
September 8, 2005 |
Nexgrill Industries Recall to Repair Gas Grills Sold Exclusively At Home Depot The hose connecting the propane tank with the manifold can run up too close to the firebox. The heat from the firebox can damage the hose, causing it to leak gas. The release of gas creates a fire risk that could cause injury and property damage. |
U.S. CPSC
December 10, 2009 |
JCPenney Recalls Cooks Outdoor BBQ Grills Due to Fire Hazard The drip pan on the grill does not allow for adequate drainage, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
January 6, 2010 |
Sagittarius Sporting Goods Recalls Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The flexible rubber hose on the LP gas tank can come into contact with burner box, causing the hose to melt and rupture when the grill is lit. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
December 20, 2005 |
Meco Corp. Recall to Repair Gas Grills The regulators on these gas grills can leak propane when the propane cylinder is connected and open, and the grill is not in use. This poses a risk of fire and burn injuries. |
U.S. CPSC
May 1, 2007 |
Char-Broil Recalls Two-Burner Gas Grills Sold Exclusively at Big Lots Stores Due to Fire, Burn Hazard The recalled grills could have an incorrect heat shield that does not fit the grills. Without the correct heat shield, the propane tank, hose, and regulator could overheat and damage these components, presenting a risk of fire. |
U.S. CPSC
August 7, 2008 |
Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Recall of Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores The cooking chamber of the gas grill can melt and/or ignite, posing a risk of fires and burn injuries to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
August 24, 2005 |
Nexgrill Industries Inc. Recall of Outdoor Gas Grills A hose connecting the natural gas source to the grill's main manifold may not have been supplied with these grills. Without this hose, the gas would be emitted into the air, creating a potential fire hazard. Consumers should not use the grill until the main burner hose is provided. |
U.S. CPSC
September 13, 2005 |
The Brinkmann Corporation Recall to Repair Gas Grills The regulators on these gas grills, the component that controls the amount of gas released to the burner, could leak gas when attached to certain liquid propane tanks. This poses a risk of fire and burn injuries. |
U.S. CPSC
May 3, 2007 |
Sagittarius Sporting Goods Recalls Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores for Fire, Burn Hazards Some of these grills could be missing a hose that connects the grill manifold to the side burner, which poses a risk of fires and burn injuries to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
March 6, 2007 |
Weber-Stephen Products Recalls Gas Grills Due to Fire Hazard The gas hose attached to the side burner of the grill can crack or break off during shipping, causing it to leak gas when in use, which poses a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
September 13, 2006 |
John Deere Gas Barbecue Grills Recalled Due to Fire, Burn Hazards Operating the grill in windy conditions can blow the flame under the control panel, causing the grill to overheat or cause flashbacks. Flames could damage the hose that supplies gas to the burner, causing an uncontrolled flame. |
U.S. CPSC
November 10, 2004 |
CFM Corporation Recall to Repair Vermont Castings Five-Burner Barbeque Grills Reason: Gas leak and fire hazard. The burner tubes may not fit fully into the gas valves. If a consumer pulls on the console, the metal may flex and the gas valves may disconnect from the burners, releasing gas and creating a fire risk that could cause injury and property damage. |
U.S. CPSC
September 10, 2003 |
Gas Grills Recalled by Weber-Stephen Products The glass cover and components on the grill's thermometer can break, posing a risk of injury to the user or those nearby. |
U.S. CPSC
May 22, 2008 |
Char-Broil Recalls Two-Burner Gas Grills Sold Exclusively at Mills Fleet Farm Stores Due to Fire, Burn Hazard On the recalled grills, the main burner does not fit correctly and does not connect properly to the gas valve which could result in a propane leak. This poses fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
August 21, 2003 |
CFM Keanall Recall of Gas Grills Certain wind conditions blowing at these grills can cause overheating or flashbacks under the control panel. Flames could damage the hose that supplies gas to the burner, causing an uncontrolled flame. Also, flames could come in contact with user's hands, resulting in burns. |
U.S. CPSC
February 23, 2006 |
Barbeques Galore Inc. Recalls Gas Grills Posing Risk of Gas Leaks, Fires The grills have faulty regulators that can release too much gas to the burner causing an excessive burner flame. This also poses a risk of gas leaks, fires and explosions if an ignition source is present. |
U.S. CPSC
November 18, 2009 |
Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Recall of Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores The burners can deteriorate causing irregular flames and the lids of some models can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to the consumer. |
U.S. CPSC
September 16, 2008 |
Deere & Company Recalls Gator XUV Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard The fuel tank can leak from a gap in the seam at the base of the filler neck, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
March 10, 2004 |
Char-Broil� Recall of Gas Grills to Replace Temperature Gauges If moisture gets inside the temperature gauge, the glass cover on the gauge can break, posing a risk of injury to people nearby. |
U.S. CPSC
April 13, 2010 |
Eastwind Industries Recalls Kuuma Stow and Go Grills Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at West Marine Stores If the fuel container is not completely threaded on the regulator during installation, the propane tanks can leak fuel. This poses a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
May 5, 2009 |
Wagner Spray Tech Recalls Paint Sprayers Due to Electrical Shock Hazard The on-off switch can be dislodged from the casing, resulting in exposure of electrical connections. This can pose an electrical shock hazard to the consumer. |
U.S. CPSC
October 8, 2002 |
Value City Recalls Red Devil Gas Grills The product's design allows consumers to light the grill at an air intake tube, instead of at the burner. Though the grill appears to function normally, gas inside the air intake tube ignites. The tube can reach temperatures of up to 750 degrees Fahrenheit and present a burn hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
July 19, 2002 |
Recall of Red Devil Gas Grills Sold at Wal-Mart The product's design allows consumers to light the grill at an air intake tube, instead of at the burner. Though the grill appears to function normally, gas inside the tube ignites. The tube can reach temperatures of up to 750 degrees Fahrenheit and present a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
September 16, 2011 |
John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors Powered by Kawasaki Engines Due to Overheating and Fire Hazards The cooling fan (A) installed on top of the front mounted Kawasaki engine in the lawn tractor can break. If the cooling fan is not operational, the engine can overheat. |
U.S. CPSC
June 2, 2005 |
Advanced Catalyst Systems, LLC Recall to Repair Cheftech Gas Grills Advanced Catalyst Systems independently discovered that sustained strong winds blowing into the back scoop of the hood can force hot exhaust through the control panel and could cause it to overheat. If the front panel overheats, it can compromise the integrity of the gas valve assembly, which could cause a fire. |
U.S. CPSC
September 14, 2011 |
John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors Due to Laceration Hazard Hardware used to hold the mower blade brake assemblies on the mower decks can break. This can cause the mower blades to spin longer than normal after the operator turns off the power, posing a laceration hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
February 19, 2004 |
Grand Hall Recall of Gas Grills to Repair Temperature Gauges If moisture gets inside the temperature gauge, the glass cover on the gauge can break, posing a risk of injury to people nearby. |
U.S. CPSC
September 25, 2003 |
Gas Grills Recalled by Grand Hall Enterprise The bottom edge on the front control panel is sharp and can cause lacerations to the hands. |
U.S. CPSC
April 15, 2003 |
BJ's Wholesale Club Recall of Red Devil Gas Grills The product's design allows consumers to light the grill at an air intake tube, instead of at the burner. Though the grill appears to function normally, gas inside the air intake tube ignites. The tube can reach temperatures of up to 750 degrees Fahrenheit and present a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
May 24, 2002 |
Hazardous Red Devil Gas Grills In some earlier grills, the heat produced by lighting the grill at the air intake tube damaged the plastic support piece, and caused the grill to fall to the ground. When it collapses, flames from the grill can burn nearby consumers and ignite surrounding combustibles. |
U.S. CPSC
May 25, 2011 |
Fire It Up Safely: CPSC Recommends Safety Check Before Grilling This Summer The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission urges consumers to check their grills and "fire it up safely" to prevent fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. |
U.S. CPSC
July 19, 2002 |
Flat Rock Grill Recall of Gas Grills The glass casing of the thermometer displays attached to these grills can break or shatter, posing a risk of cuts or other serious injuries to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
August 20, 2002 |
Black & Decker Recalls Cordless Drill/Drivers The drill's switch can malfunction and overheat, posing the possibility of a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
September 14, 2011 |
John Deere Recalls Lawn Tractors; Brake Failure Can Cause Loss of Control Hardware used to hold the brake assembly to the transmission housing can break. This can cause the brakes to fail, posing an injury hazard due to loss of control. |
U.S. CPSC
March 22, 2002 |
Safer Propane Tank for Barbecue Grills Helps to Avoid Gas Leaks All propane gas tanks sold to consumers for barbecue grills must have a new safety device. The over-fill prevention device will help to avoid propane leaks that can cause fires and explosions... |
U.S. CPSC
July 29, 2008 |
New England Ropes Recalls Climbing Lines Due to Fall Hazard The climbing lines can break, posing a serious fall hazard for climbers. |
This Old House
Sal Vaglica |
Grill Maintenance The key to great barbecue isn't your secret sauce -- it's a clean grill. Follow these tips for improved grill performance and better tasting barbecue. |
AskMen.com
James Raiswell |
2007 Grills A guide to some of the best grills of 2007. |
