Fred's Recalls Charcoal Grills Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 17198 · Aug 2, 2017 · Fred's
2,000
units affected
2,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17198
- Date
- Aug 2, 2017
- Company
- Fred's
- Units affected
- 2,000
- Product
- Mini barrel charcoal grills
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Living Traditions mini barrel charcoal grills. The black steel grills measure about 18 inches by 15 inches by 18.5 inches. They have a black handle on the lid and one on each side, and at the front a heat gauge and a silver latch. Model number SXB1501 and UPC code 00000 19877 are printed on the product's packaging.
What can happen
The exterior paint on the grill can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return the grill to any Fred's Store for a full refund of the purchase price.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There are two reports of paint on the exterior of the grill igniting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- Fred's stores in: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas from January 2017 through June 2017 for about $22.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled mini barrel charcoal grills?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return the grill to any Fred's Store for a full refund of the purchase price.
What is the hazard?
The exterior paint on the grill can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
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.