GrillBlazer Recalls Propane Torch Guns Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 21049 · Dec 9, 2020 · GrillBlazer
10,000
units affected
10,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21049
- Date
- Dec 9, 2020
- Company
- GrillBlazer
- Units affected
- 10,000
- Product
- Su-VGun and GrillGun propane torch guns
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the Su-VGun and GrillGun propane torch guns manufactured for and sold by GrillBlazer. The Su-VGun is a high-powered propane torch gun designed to sear meat. It is black with "Su-VGun" printed in yellow on the barrel and measures 14.5 inches by 8 inches by 2 inches. The GrillGun is a high-powered propane torch gun designed to light charcoal, wood grills and smokers and for other uses requiring a high-powered, clean burning propane torch gun. It is black with "GrillGun" printed in yellow on the barrel and measures 21 inches by 8 inches by 2 inches.
What can happen
Propane gas can leak from the GrillBlazer torch, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Su-VGun and GrillGun propane torch guns and contact GrillBlazer for instructions, and how to receive a free repair, if required.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- GrillBlazer has received 260 reports of propane leaking from the recalled torch guns, including three incidents that resulted in fires. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Online at www.grillblazer.com, Kickstarter.com and Indiegogo.com from December 2019 through July 2020 for about $150.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled su-vgun and grillgun propane torch guns?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Su-VGun and GrillGun propane torch guns and contact GrillBlazer for instructions, and how to receive a free repair, if required.
What is the hazard?
Propane gas can leak from the GrillBlazer torch, posing 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.