Master Forge Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Made by Guangdong Vanward Electric
Recall 13028 · Nov 6, 2012 · Guangdong Vanward Electric Co., Ltd.
37,000
units affected
37,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13028
- Date
- Nov 6, 2012
- Company
- Guangdong Vanward Electric Co., Ltd.
- Units affected
- 37,000
- Product
- Master Forge Gas Grills
- Product type
- Grills, Smokers & Accessories
- Remedy
- New label
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Master Forge four-burner gas grills with a single-door base. "Master Forge" is written on the grill's hood. The model number GD4825 is located on a label inside the door of the grill's base. "Item 94227" is written on the cover of the instruction manual.
What can happen
If improperly installed, the hose connecting the gas tank and regulator to the burner control can touch the burner box and cause the hose to melt and rupture when the grill is lit. This poses a fire and burn hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the grill and inspect the grill to make sure that the gas hose runs along the outside of the grill cabinet and passes through the round hole in the side panel. Consumers should contact Guangdong Vanward Electric for revised instructions and a warning label to apply to the grill that shows how to properly install the hose and the regulator.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Guangdong Vanward is aware of two reports of hoses melting and rupturing. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Lowe's stores nationwide from November 2011 through May 2012 for about $270.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled master forge gas grills?
Consumers should immediately stop using the grill and inspect the grill to make sure that the gas hose runs along the outside of the grill cabinet and passes through the round hole in the side panel. Consumers should contact Guangdong Vanward Electric for revised instructions and a warning label to apply to the grill.
What is the hazard?
If improperly installed, the hose connecting the gas tank and regulator to the burner control can touch the burner box and cause the hose to melt and rupture when the grill is lit. This poses a fire and burn 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.