Char-Broil Recalls Two-Burner Gas Grills Sold Exclusively at Mills Fleet Farm Stores Due to Fire, Burn Hazard
Recall 08281 · May 22, 2008 · Char-Broil
400
units affected
400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08281
- Date
- May 22, 2008
- Company
- Char-Broil
- Units affected
- 400
- Product
- Char-Broil Two-Burner Gas Grills Model 463720108
- Product type
- Grills, Smokers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the Char-Broil gas grills with model number 463720108 and serial number ranging from 000001 to 000402. The gas grills have a main burner with two-burner plates, a 170-square-inch swing-away rack, two side shelves and a condiment basket. Char-Broil's logo is on the top of the lid of the grill. The serial and model numbers are located on the white rating label on the back of the horizontal support of the grill.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the grill immediately and contact Char-Broil for a free replacement burner and installation instructions.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Mills Fleet Farm Stores in Iowa, North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin from February 2008 through April 2008 for about $120.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled char-broil two-burner gas grills model 463720108?
Consumers should stop using the grill immediately and contact Char-Broil for a free replacement burner and installation instructions.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.