Eastwind Industries Recalls Kuuma Stow and Go Grills Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at West Marine Stores
Recall 10196 · Apr 13, 2010 · Eastwind Industries
4,600
units affected
4,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10196
- Date
- Apr 13, 2010
- Company
- Eastwind Industries
- Units affected
- 4,600
- Product
- Kuuma IR Stow and Go Grills
- Product type
- Grills, Smokers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Kuuma IR Stow and Go barbecue grills. The rectangle grill is stainless steel with the word "Kuuma" embossed on the front. The grill's main housing measures 18 ½ inches long x 8 ½ inches tall x 10 inches deep. Model number 83726 is printed on the barcode label affixed to the packaging.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled barbecue grills and contact Eastwind for a new operator's manual with revised graphic installation instructions. Consumers will also receive a new tool to use for maintenance and cleaning of the fuel system.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Eastwind Industries has received three reports of fires from leaking propane tanks, resulting in reports of minor burns to the hands.
- Sold at
- West Marine stores nationwide from January 2009 through August 2009 for between $100 and $140.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kuuma ir stow and go grills?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled barbecue grills and contact Eastwind for a new operator's manual with revised graphic installation instructions. Consumers will also receive a new tool to use for maintenance and cleaning of the fuel system.
What is the hazard?
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.
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.