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U.S. CPSC March 11, 2008	JCPenney Recalls Cooks Deep Fryers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The deep fryer has a faulty heating element which can cause it to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
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 July 21, 2009	Fiesta Recalls to Repair Gas Grills Due to Fire, Burn Hazards The hose of the gas tank can get too close to the firebox and be exposed to heat, posing a fire hazard 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 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 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 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 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 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, 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 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 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 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 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 November 25, 2008	JCPenney Recalls Arizona(R) Newborn and Infant Pants Due to Choking Hazard The metal snap at the waist can detach posing a choking hazard to infants.
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 September 8, 2005	The Coleman Company, Inc. Recall to Repair Coleman(R) Gas Grills and Patio Heaters The regulators on these products can leak propane when the propane cylinder is turned on and the product is not in use. This can pose a fire or explosion hazard.
U.S. CPSC October 21, 2004	Nexgrill Industries Recall of Gas Grills to Replace Gas Pressure Regulator (On/Off Gauge) As consumers adjust the gas pressure regulator (on/off gauge) leading to the propane cylinder, the label on the valve can become positioned in such a manner that it is difficult to read. This can cause consumers to inadvertently leave the gas valve on, posing a fire hazard.
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 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 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 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 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 22, 2008	Power Light Modules Recalled by GCI Technologies Due to Fire and Burn Hazards Internal wiring in the module's circuit boards is incorrectly installed, posing a risk of an electrical fire and burn hazards to consumers.
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 June 28, 2007	Target Recalls Toy Barbeque Grills Due to Laceration Hazard The circular ash tray attached to the stainless steel legs of the grill could contain sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard.
U.S. CPSC September 13, 2007	Back to Basics Products Recalls Iced Tea Makers Due to Fire Hazard The iced tea maker's components can fail, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 12, 2007	Fisher Controls International, Inc. Recalls Gas Regulators For Leak Hazard Gas can leak from regulator's flanges when flange screw heads break, posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 2, 2009	Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Rocketfish Universal Portable Power Sources Due to Fire Hazard While charging the battery, the power source can unexpectedly ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 20, 2010	Walmart Recalls General Electric Coffee Makers Due to Fire Hazard The coffee maker can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 5, 2006	Agio International Recalls Outdoor Gas Fire Pits Due to Fire Hazard If the regulator hose for the propane cylinder contacts the burner during use, the hose can rupture, presenting a risk of a fire outside of the unit.
U.S. CPSC January 27, 2004	SCG Miyairi Recall of Liquid Propane Overfill Protection Devices Liquid propane can leak out of the cylinder and cause the gas regulator valve to freeze. When the regulator valve thaws, if it has not been turned off, gas will flow to the grill. The resulting build-up of gas in the grill can pose a serious fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 20, 2009	DVD Players Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fire Hazard The DVD players can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 24, 2008	Fisher Controls International Recalls Gas Regulators for Leak Hazard Gas can leak from regulator when the diaphragm pulls inward into the casing, posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 24, 2010	Char-Broil Recalls Vertical Gas Smokers Due to Injury Hazard When the temperature setting is in "low," the smoker's hose/valve/regulator assembly does not allow sufficient gas to flow, causing the flame to extinguish. Gas continues to flow and build up inside the smoker.
U.S. CPSC April 1, 2010	Agio International Recalls Outdoor Gas Fire Columns Sold Exclusively at Costco Due to Fire Hazard Gas can leak from connections in the column, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC September 25, 2003	LP-Gas Regulators Used on Gas Grills Recalled by Marshall Gas Controls Some of these regulators were assembled with an undersized seat disc that could become dislodged and leak propane gas. Propane gas is highly flammable and could ignite causing a fire or explosion. Consumers should immediately close the valve on the service cylinder if LP-Gas leakage is detected.
U.S. CPSC October 2, 2003	Technuity Inc. Recall of Back-Up Power Supply Systems When used in conjunction with another power protection device, the power supply device can spark, posing a fire hazard 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 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 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 May 5, 2008	Onward Manufacturing Recalls Gas Grills Due to Fire and Burn Hazard The bottom of the cook box that contains the burners can melt or crack as a result of a grease fire. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
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 July 29, 2005	The Holmes Group Expands Recall of Slow Cookers The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot contents spilling onto consumers. The recall has been expanded to include all units manufactured before September 2004.
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 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 January 28, 2009	Outdoor Research Recalls Warming Gloves Due to Burn Hazard The glove's electric heating pad can short circuit and overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 17, 2008	BRP U.S. Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard Friction between the fuel hose and the cylinder head cover can cause the hose to pierce. This can cause fuel to leak out, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC May 20, 2008	The Home Depot Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard Sunlight passing through the glass portion can cause nearby flammable materials to ignite, posing a fire hazard.