Safety regulator, The Brinkmann Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Gas Grills
Recall 05266 · Sep 13, 2005 · The Brinkmann Corporation
130,000
units affected
130,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05266
- Date
- Sep 13, 2005
- Company
- The Brinkmann Corporation
- Units affected
- 130,000
- Product
- Brinkmann-brand and Charmglow-brand Gas Grills manufactured by Brinkmann
- Product type
- Grills, Smokers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recall involves Brinkmann-brand and Charmglow-brand gas grills. The regulator is attached to the side of the grills. Only grills that have regulators with the name "GDA" are affected by this recall. The grills have three to six burners and the name "Brinkmann" or "Charmglow" on the lid.
What can happen
The regulators on these gas grills, the components that control the amount of gas released to the burner, could leak gas when attached to certain liquid propane tanks. This poses a risk of fire and burn injuries.
The fix
Consumers with grills that have the "GDA" regulator should contact Brinkmann to receive a free repair kit or replacement hose regulator assembly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The Brinkmann Corporation has received two reports of a small flame, reportedly due to gas leaking, at or near the propane cylinder. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- Home centers, sporting goods and hardware stores nationwide, from January 2005 through September 2005, for between $150 and $900.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled brinkmann-brand and charmglow-brand gas grills manufactured by brinkmann?
Consumers with grills that have the "GDA" regulator should contact Brinkmann to receive a free repair kit or replacement hose regulator assembly.
What is the hazard?
The regulators on these gas grills, the components that control the amount of gas released to the burner, could leak gas when attached to certain liquid propane tanks. This poses a risk of fire and burn injuries.
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.