Sagittarius Sporting Goods Recalls Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores for Fire, Burn Hazards
Recall 07180 · May 3, 2007 · Sagittarius Sporting Goods
36,500
units affected
36,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07180
- Date
- May 3, 2007
- Company
- Sagittarius Sporting Goods
- Units affected
- 36,500
- Product
- Perfect Flame Four-Burner Gas Grills
- Product type
- Grills, Smokers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recall involves 25 inch by 18 inch Perfect Flame brand, four-burner, stainless steel gas grills with date codes JU, JV, JW, JX, JY, or JZ. The name "Perfect Flame" is on the grill hood. The model number, 2518SL, and the date code are located on a label inside the left front door of the grill.
What can happen
Some of these grills could be missing a hose that connects the grill manifold to the side burner, which poses a risk of fires and burn injuries to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should inspect their grills before initial use to determine whether the hose that attaches to the side burner is missing. If it is, do not use the grill and contact Sagittarius. Sagittarius will inspect the grill and install a free replacement hose.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- About 30,000 of these grills in inventory have already been inspected, and 17 units were found to have missing hoses and repaired. No injuries or consumer incidents have been reported.
- Sold at
- Lowe's retail outlets nationwide from September 2006 through February 2007 for about $400.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled perfect flame four-burner gas grills?
Consumers should inspect their grills before initial use to determine whether the hose that attaches to the side burner is missing. If it is, do not use the grill and contact Sagittarius. Sagittarius will inspect the grill and install a free replacement hose.
What is the hazard?
Some of these grills could be missing a hose that connects the grill manifold to the side burner, which poses a risk of fires and burn 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.