Thursday, August 21, 2008

Onward Manufacturing Recalls Gas Grills Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

Released: Monday, May 05, 2008 by CPSC

May

5

2008
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), about 4,800 Broil King Gas Grills sold at Independent retailers nationwide are being recalled. The bottom of the cook box that contains the burners can melt or crack as a result of a grease fire. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

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Recall Details

Product

Broil King Gas Grills

Description

This recall includes the Signet, Sovereign and Sovereign XL series gas grills.
Signet series(model #’s starting with 986xxx)400 sq. inch cooking surface with 3 burners and drop-down shelves; includes models with side and rear burners
Sovereign series(model #’s starting with 987xxx)450 sq. inch cooking surface with 3 burners and drop-down shelves; includes models with side and rear burners.
Sovereign XL series(model #’s starting with 988xxx)600 sq. inch cooking surface with 4 burners and drop-down shelves.

Hazards

The bottom of the cook box that contains the burners can melt or crack as a result of a grease fire. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Incidents

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the grill immediately and contact Onward Manufacturing for a free repair kit.


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