Onward Manufacturing Recalls Gas Grills Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
Recall 08261 · May 5, 2008 · Onward Manufacturing
4,800
units affected
4,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08261
- Date
- May 5, 2008
- Company
- Onward Manufacturing
- Units affected
- 4,800
- Product
- Broil King Gas Grills
- Product type
- Grills, Smokers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall includes the Signet, Sovereign and Sovereign XL series gas grills. Signet series (model #'s starting with 986xxx) 400 sq. inch cooking surface with 3 burners and drop-down shelves; includes models with side and rear burners Sovereign series (model #'s starting with 987xxx) 450 sq. inch cooking surface with 3 burners and drop-down shelves; includes models with side and rear burners. Sovereign XL series (model #'s starting with 988xxx) 600 sq. inch cooking surface with 4 burners and drop-down shelves. The model number can be located on the back panel of the grill.
What can happen
The bottom of the cook box that contains the burners can melt or crack as a result of a grease fire. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the grill immediately and contact Onward Manufacturing for a free repair kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Independent retailers nationwide from February 2006 through April 2008 for between $450 and $700.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled broil king gas grills?
Consumers should stop using the grill immediately and contact Onward Manufacturing for a free repair kit.
What is the hazard?
The bottom of the cook box that contains the burners can melt or crack as a result of a grease fire. This poses a fire and burn 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.