Safety regulator, Flat Rock Grill Co. Announce Recall of Gas Grills
Recall 02207 · Jul 19, 2002 · Flat Rock Grill Co.
1,800
units affected
1,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02207
- Date
- Jul 19, 2002
- Company
- Flat Rock Grill Co.
- Units affected
- 1,800
- Product
- Flat Rock Grill Shoreline Series Models 2000 and 3000
- Product type
- Grills, Smokers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
These heavy-duty, stainless steel grills are Flat Rock Grill Shoreline Series Models 2000 and 3000. The model number is written on a label on the front of the grill. FRG is on the front of the grill. The grill has a thermometer display on the grill hood that measures 3 inches in diameter, and has a temperature range from 50 to 550 degrees. The thermometer display has "BBQ-1" or "BBQ Pit" Thermometer written within the glass casing. Thermometers with the word "Trend" written within the casing are not included in the recall.
What can happen
The glass casing of the thermometer displays attached to these grills can break or shatter, posing a risk of cuts or other serious injuries to consumers.
The fix
The firm is no longer in business and the recall remedy is no longer available. Discard this product. Do not donate or resell.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Flat Rock Grill Co. had received six reports of the glass casing of the thermometers on these grills breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Independent retailers in the southeastern and south central U.S. and the firm's website sold these gas grills, from July 1999 through July 2002, for about $1,200. Consumers should remove the thermometers on these grills immediately.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled flat rock grill shoreline series models 2000 and 3000?
The firm is no longer in business and the recall remedy is no longer available. Discard this product. Do not donate or resell.
What is the hazard?
The glass casing of the thermometer displays attached to these grills can break or shatter, posing a risk of cuts or other serious injuries 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.