Sagittarius Sporting Goods Recalls Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 10099 · Jan 6, 2010 · Sagittarius Sporting Goods
10,000
units affected
10,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10099
- Date
- Jan 6, 2010
- Company
- Sagittarius Sporting Goods
- Units affected
- 10,000
- Product
- Master Forge Five-Burner Gas Grills
- Product type
- Grills, Smokers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Master Forge five-burner, stainless steel gas grills. The name "Master Forge" is on the grill hood. The model number L3218 is located on a label inside the left front door of the grill.
What can happen
The flexible rubber hose on the LP gas tank can come into contact with burner box, causing the hose to melt and rupture when the grill is lit. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills and contact Sagittarius to obtain a free repair kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm is aware of two complaints of the hose melting and rupturing. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- Lowe's stores nationwide from September 2009 through November 2009 for about $500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled master forge five-burner gas grills?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills and contact Sagittarius to obtain a free repair kit.
What is the hazard?
The flexible rubber hose on the LP gas tank can come into contact with burner box, causing the hose to melt and rupture when the grill is lit. This poses a fire and burn hazard 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.