Char-Broil Recalls Vertical Gas Smokers Due to Injury Hazard
Recall 10325 · Aug 24, 2010 · Char-Broil
18,450
units affected
18,450
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10325
- Date
- Aug 24, 2010
- Company
- Char-Broil
- Units affected
- 18,450
- Product
- Char-Broil vertical gas smokers
- Product type
- Grills, Smokers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the Char-Broil vertical gas smokers with model number 07701413. The model number is printed on a metal tag located on the right rear leg of the smoker. The smoker measures 21.5" x 19.5" x 45.5" and weighs 75 pounds. A "G" inside a triangle is printed on the regulator (see photo).
What can happen
When the temperature setting is in "low," the smoker's hose/valve/regulator (HVR) assembly does not allow sufficient gas to flow, causing the flame to extinguish. Gas continues to flow and build up inside the smoker. If the smoker is reignited the build-up of propane gas can cause an explosion that bursts the smoker's door open, posing an injury hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled smokers and contact Char-Broil for a free replacement hose/valve/regulator assembly and installation instructions.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The company has received five reports of doors bursting open and hitting consumers. Injuries reported include burns to face and head, head concussion and cuts.
- Sold at
- Walmart and various other retailers nationwide from March 2008 through June 2010 for about $140.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled char-broil vertical gas smokers?
Consumers should stop using the recalled smokers and contact Char-Broil for a free replacement hose/valve/regulator assembly and installation instructions.
What is the hazard?
When the temperature setting is in "low," the smoker's hose/valve/regulator (HVR) assembly does not allow sufficient gas to flow, causing the flame to extinguish. Gas continues to flow and build up inside the smoker. If the smoker is reignited the build-up of propane gas can cause an explosion that bursts the smoker's.
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.