CPSC, Meco Corp. Announce Recall to Repair Gas Grills
Released: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Meco Corp., of Greeneville, Tenn. is voluntarily recalling about 98,000 Aussie™ Gas Grills. The regulators on these gas grills, the component that controls the amount of gas released to the burner, can leak propane when the propane cylinder is connected and open, and the grill is not in use. This poses a risk of fire and burn injuries.
Recall Details
Product
Aussie™ Gas Grills
Description
The recall involves certain Aussie™ Gas Grills in the Bonza, Bushman and Bondi series, which have "Aussie™" found on the front panel and the series name found on the control panel. Regulator assemblies on these grills have date codes of 2704 and lower. The regulator is attached to the side of the grills. The model number and serial number of the grill can be found on the back of the grill or on the sides of the control panel. The recall includes grills with the following model numbers and serial number ranges:
Hazards
The regulators on these gas grills, the component that controls the amount of gas released to the burner, can leak propane when the propane cylinder is connected and open, and the grill is not in use. This poses a risk of fire and burn injuries.
Incidents
There have been 10 reports of gas leaks. No injuries have been reported. There has been one report of a fire causing property damage.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the grill and contact Meco for instructions on receiving a replacement regulator assembly.
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