CPSCNovember 10, 2004

CPSC, CFM Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Vermont

CPSC, CFM Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Vermont Castings Five-Burner Barbeque Grills

Why was CPSC, CFM Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Vermont recalled?

Gas leak and fire hazard. The burner tubes may not fit fully into the gas valves. If a consumer pulls on the console, the metal may flex and the gas valves may disconnect from the burners, releasing gas and creating a fire risk that could cause injury and property damage.

What should I do if I have this product?

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
Five-burner Vermont Castings barbeque grills
Company
CFM Corporation, of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Quantity
About 12,500
Sold at
Model VCS5000 barbeque grills were sold at Vermont Castings dealers and distributors in Canada and the U.S. from January 2004 through September 2004 for between $899 and $1249. Models CF9085 and CF9086 were sold at The Home Depot in Canada and the U.S. from January 2004 through September 2004 for between $899 and $1249.
Recall date
November 10, 2004
Incidents / injuries
CFM Corporation has received 38 reports involving gas leaks. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled grills have five burners and a label on the back of the cabinet, with the model number on the left side. Models CF9086 and VCS5000 are equipped with a side burner. Model CF9085 is not equipped with a side burner. Grills that do not have five burners and grills sold before 2004 are not affected by this recall. All of the affected grills were listed by Canadian Standards Association.

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