STOK Gas Grills Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 12152 · Apr 18, 2012 · One World Technologies Inc.
87,600
units affected
87,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12152
- Date
- Apr 18, 2012
- Company
- One World Technologies Inc.
- Units affected
- 87,600
- Product
- Gas Grills
- Product type
- Grills and Accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves STOK Island and STOK Quattro gas grills. The STOK Island has a round grill base and two burners. "STOK" is written on the grill cover and a label on the bottom of the grill stand. The STOK Quattro gas grill is a rectangular, four-burner grill. "STOK" is printed on the grill's lid. To identify whether a specific Island or Quattro grill is included in this recall, you will need to look at the grill's regulator. The recalled grills have regulators on them with the model number "AZF" on the front and a date code between 1046 and 1143 on the back of the regulator.
What can happen
The regulator on the grill can leak propane gas, which can ignite, posing fire and burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills and contact One World Technologies for a free replacement gas regulator for the grill.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm is aware of 569 reports of regulators leaking propane gas. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Home Depot stores nationwide and in Canada and Direct Tools Factory Outlet stores nationwide from March 2011 through February 2012 for between $79 and $350.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled gas grills?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills and contact One World Technologies for a free replacement gas regulator for the grill.
What is the hazard?
The regulator on the grill can leak propane gas, which can ignite, posing 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.