Safety regulator, CFM Keanall Announce Recall of Gas Grills
Recall 03173 · Aug 21, 2003 · CFM Keanall
1,500
units affected
1,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03173
- Date
- Aug 21, 2003
- Company
- CFM Keanall
- Units affected
- 1,500
- Product
- Great Outdoors "Horizon" Gas Grills
- Product type
- Grills, Smokers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
These are Great Outdoors Gas Grills (Horizon Model) with model number GH450SBP and GH450XBP. The model number is on the CSA approval sticker on the back of the front panel. The recalled grills have the words "Horizon" and "Great Outdoors" on the control panel. These are 36,000 BTU 450-square-inch grills. The grill has a dark blue lid and black plastic side shelves with a black frame with a large black front panel. Grills with a florescent label on the carton reading "Contains Safety Enhancement" are not included in the recall. Other model Horizon gas grills are not included in the recall.
What can happen
Certain wind conditions blowing at these grills can cause overheating or flashbacks under the control panel. Flames could damage the hose that supplies gas to the burner, causing an uncontrolled flame. Also, flames could come in contact with user's hands, resulting in burns.
The fix
The firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard or destroy the product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Six incidents and no injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- True Value stores nationwide, from February 2003 through June 2003, for between $180 and $200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled great outdoors "horizon" gas grills?
The firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard or destroy the product.
What is the hazard?
Certain wind conditions blowing at these grills can cause overheating or flashbacks under the control panel. Flames could damage the hose that supplies gas to the burner, causing an uncontrolled flame. Also, flames could come in contact with user's hands, resulting in burns.
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.