Char-Broil® Recall of Gas Grills to Replace Temperature Gauges
Char-Broil® Gas Grills to replace temperature gauges
Date of Recall
2004-03-10CPSC Release Number
04-096Manufactured In
China.Company Phone Number
(800) 241-7548Units
108,000Distributor
Char-Broil, of Columbus, Ga.Manufacturer
Grand Hall Enterprise Co., Ltd. of TaiwanSold By
Hardware, home improvement, appliance stores and specialty dealers nationwide. The Commercial Series grills sold from January 2002 through November 2003 for between $450 and $500; the Professional Series grills sold from February 2002 through November 2003 for between $800 and $1,000; and the Stainless Steel Series grills sold from January 2002 through May 2003 for $700.Problem/Hazard
If moisture gets inside the temperature gauge, the glass cover on the gauge can break, posing a risk of injury to people nearby.Injuries/Incidents
Char-Broil is aware of at least 30 reports of the gauges breaking, including 12 incidents of consumers who reported minor injuries.Description
The products involved in this recall are outdoor, gas barbeque grills. The recall includes three types of grills: The Commercial Series, Professional Series and Stainless Steel Series. The specific component involved in the recall is the temperature gauge mounted on the grill lid. The Commercial Series models are constructed from both painted metal and Stainless Steel. The Professional Series and Stainless Steel Series models are Stainless Steel construction.Remedy
Contact Char-Broil to receive a free replacement temperature gauge. Consumers should not use the grill until the replacement gauge has been installed.Consumer Contact
Call the Char-Broil Grill Service Center toll-free at (800) 241-7548 anytime.Recall Comments
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