CPSC, Nexgrill Industries Announce Recall to Repair Gas
CPSC, Nexgrill Industries Announce Recall to Repair Gas Grills Sold Exclusively At Home Depot
Why was CPSC, Nexgrill Industries Announce Recall to Repair Gas recalled?
The hose connecting the propane tank with the manifold can run up too close to the firebox. The heat from the firebox can damage the hose, causing it to leak gas. The release of gas creates a fire risk that could cause injury and property damage.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the gas grill and contact Nexgrill Customer Service to receive a free, self-installation repair kit. Contact: Call Nexgrill toll-free at (888) 568-9888 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or log on to the company's Web site at http://0036.serorder.com
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
- Charmglow® Gas Grills
- Company
- Nexgrill Industries Inc., of City of Industry, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 86,000
- Sold at
- Home Depot stores nationwide, from November 2004 through June 2005, for about $350.
- Recall date
- September 8, 2005
- Incidents / injuries
- Nexgrill has received five reports of fires involving hoses leaking gas and more than 45 additional reports of incidents involving possible gas leaks.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled Charmglow® Gas Grills have a model number of 720-0036-HD-05, which can be found on the back of the grill. The stainless steel grill is designed to be used with propane gas. The name of the grill is located at the left corner of the exterior of the main burner lid. A temperature gauge is located at the center of the main burner lid.