Safety regulator, Grand Hall Announce Recall of Gas Grills to Repair Temperature Gauges
Recall 04085 · Feb 19, 2004 · Grand Hall Enterprise Co. Ltd.
162,000
units affected
162,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04085
- Date
- Feb 19, 2004
- Company
- Grand Hall Enterprise Co. Ltd.
- Units affected
- 162,000
- Product
- Bakers & Chefs®, Members Mark®, and Kenmore models Gas Barbecue Grills
- Product type
- Grills, Smokers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The recall includes Bakers & Chefs® grills with model numbers Y0655 and Y0656; Members Mark® grills with model number Y0660; and Kenmore grills with model numbers 15221 and 15223. The model number can be located on a silver ID tag on the back or side of the grill head. The recalled grills are stainless steel construction or painted steel and have the brand name on the front control panel or on the grill lid. The Bakers & Chefs® grills have two casters, two wheels and two side shelves. The Members Mark® grill has four casters, two side shelves and a side burner. The Kenmore grills have four casters.
What can happen
If moisture gets inside the temperature gauge, the glass cover on the gauge can break, posing a risk of injury to people nearby.
The fix
Owners of the recalled grills will receive a free repair kit or replacement temperature gauge directly from the company. The repair kit will consist of a "Glass-Gard" protective film and instructions on how to place the film on the glass covering of the gauge. Testing confirms that the glass does not explode when the Glass-Gard is in place. Consumers should not use the grill until the Glass-Gard has been installed in accordance with the instructions.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Grand Hall Enterprise Co. Ltd. has received eight reports of temperature gauges breaking, two of which resulted in minor injuries.
- Sold at
- SAM'S CLUB® and Sears stores nationwide, from April 2001 through December 2002. The Members Mark® grills sold for about $1,500. The other grills sold for between $249 and $299.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bakers & chefs®, members mark®, and kenmore models gas barbecue grills?
Owners of the recalled grills will receive a free repair kit or replacement temperature gauge directly from the company. The repair kit will consist of a "Glass-Gard" protective film and instructions on how to place the film on the glass covering of the gauge. Testing confirms that the glass does not explode when the.
What is the hazard?
If moisture gets inside the temperature gauge, the glass cover on the gauge can break, posing a risk of injury to people nearby.
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.