CPSCAugust 21, 2003

CPSC, CFM Keanall Announce Recall of Gas Grills

CPSC, CFM Keanall Announce Recall of Gas Grills

Why was CPSC, CFM Keanall Announce Recall of Gas Grills recalled?

Certain wind conditions blowing at these grills can cause overheating or flashbacks under the control panel. Flames could damage the hose that supplies gas to the burner, causing an uncontrolled flame. Also, flames could come in contact with user's hands, resulting in burns.

What should I do if I have this product?

The firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard or destroy the product. Contact: The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Great Outdoors "Horizon" Gas Grills
Company
CFM Keanall, of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Quantity
About 1,500
Sold at
True Value stores nationwide, from February 2003 through June 2003, for between $180 and $200.
Recall date
August 21, 2003
Incidents / injuries
Six incidents and no injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

These are Great Outdoors Gas Grills (Horizon Model) with model number GH450SBP and GH450XBP. The model number is on the CSA approval sticker on the back of the front panel. The recalled grills have the words "Horizon" and "Great Outdoors" on the control panel. These are 36,000 BTU 450-square-inch grills. The grill has a dark blue lid and black plastic side shelves with a black frame with a large black front panel. Grills with a florescent label on the carton reading "Contains Safety Enhancement" are not included in the recall. Other model Horizon gas grills are not included in the recall.

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