Saber Grills Recalls Grills and LP Regulators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 17233 · Sep 26, 2017 · Saber Grills
18,800
units affected
18,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17233
- Date
- Sep 26, 2017
- Company
- Saber Grills
- Units affected
- 18,800
- Product
- Gas grills and liquid propane (LP) regulators
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Model RA329 LP regulators with a date code in the range of 1120 to 1344, which were: sold with certain SABER LP grills, warranty part kits, and natural gas to LP conversion kits; installed as warranty or service parts in certain other SABER LP grills; or installed in SABER natural gas grills and burners if they have been converted to use LP instead of natural gas. The model number of the grill is located on a rating label located on the underside of the grease tray. The regulator date code is stamped on the regulator adjacent to the gas tank connection, and the regulator model number is on the center of the regulator. Model numbers included in this recall are listed below. Liquid Propane (LP) Grills Model Number Grill Description R33CC0312 SABER® 330 LP Cast Grill with Stainless Insert R33SC0012 SABER® 330 LP Stainless Grill R33SC0012-A1 SABER® 330 LP Stainless Grill - Partially Assembled w/ Cover R33SC0012-A2 SABER® 330 LP Stainless Grill - Partially Assembled w/o Cover R50CC0312 SABER® 500 LP Cast Grill with Stainless Insert R50CC0612 SABER® 500 LP Cast Grill with Porcelain Insert R50SC0012 SABER® 500 LP Stainless Grill R50SC0012-A1 SABER® 500 LP Stainless Grill - Partially Assembled w/ Cover R50SC0012-A2 SABER® 500 LP Stainless Grill - Partially Assembled w/o Cover R67SC0012 SABER® 670 LP Stainless Grill R67SC0012-A1 SABER® 670 LP Stainless Grill - Partially Assembled w/ Cover R67SC0012-A2 SABER® 670 LP Stainless Grill - Partially Assembled w/o...
What can happen
The grills' LP regulator can allow gas to flow at a higher pressure than intended, which can result in a gas leak and flame burst from the burner knobs, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills and regulators and contact Saber for a free repair kit with installation instructions. A video on how to install the replacement components is available at: www.sabergrills.com/Support/SafetyBulletins.aspx.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Saber Grills has received 35 reports of regulators malfunctioning, including three reports of singed arms and two reports of burned or singed hair.
- Sold at
- Specialty outdoor living stores nationwide, including Family Leisure, Fortunoff Backyard Store, and Watson's, and through authorized websites and catalogs including Bed, Bath & Beyond and Frontgate, from September 2011 to May 2017 for between $800 and $2,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled gas grills and liquid propane (lp) regulators?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills and regulators and contact Saber for a free repair kit with installation instructions. A video on how to install the replacement components is available at: www.sabergrills.com/Support/SafetyBulletins.aspx.
What is the hazard?
The grills' LP regulator can allow gas to flow at a higher pressure than intended, which can result in a gas leak and flame burst from the burner knobs, posing fire and burn hazards 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.