CPSC, The Brinkmann Corporation Announce Recall to
CPSC, The Brinkmann Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Gas Grills
Why was CPSC, The Brinkmann Corporation Announce Recall to recalled?
The regulators on these gas grills, the components that control the amount of gas released to the burner, could leak gas when attached to certain liquid propane tanks. This poses a risk of fire and burn injuries.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers with grills that have the "GDA" regulator should contact Brinkmann to receive a free repair kit or replacement hose regulator assembly. Contact: Call Brinkmann toll-free at (800) 675-5301 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can log on to the company's Web site at www.brinkmann.net to request a repair kit.
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
- Brinkmann-brand and Charmglow-brand Gas Grills manufactured by Brinkmann
- Company
- The Brinkmann Corporation, of Dallas, Texas, Zhonghshan GDA Gas Valve Co. Ltd., of China
- Quantity
- About 130,000
- Sold at
- Home centers, sporting goods and hardware stores nationwide, from January 2005 through September 2005, for between $150 and $900.
- Recall date
- September 13, 2005
- Incidents / injuries
- The Brinkmann Corporation has received two reports of a small flame, reportedly due to gas leaking, at or near the propane cylinder. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall involves Brinkmann-brand and Charmglow-brand gas grills. The regulator is attached to the side of the grills. Only grills that have regulators with the name "GDA" are affected by this recall. The grills have three to six burners and the name "Brinkmann" or "Charmglow" on the lid.