Onward Manufacturing Gas Grills recall: Fire and Burn Hazard
Onward Manufacturing Recalls Gas Grills Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
Why was Onward Manufacturing Gas Grills recalled?
The bottom of the cook box that contains the burners can melt or crack as a result of a grease fire. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the grill immediately and contact Onward Manufacturing for a free repair kit. Contact: For further information, visit the firm's Web site at www.broilkingbbq.com or call toll-free at (866) 434-7455 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
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
- Broil King Gas Grills
- Company
- Onward Manufacturing Co., of Ontario, Canada
- Quantity
- About 4,800
- Sold at
- Independent retailers nationwide from February 2006 through April 2008 for between $450 and $700.
- Recall date
- May 5, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall includes the Signet, Sovereign and Sovereign XL series gas grills. Signet series (model #'s starting with 986xxx) 400 sq. inch cooking surface with 3 burners and drop-down shelves; includes models with side and rear burners Sovereign series (model #'s starting with 987xxx) 450 sq. inch cooking surface with 3 burners and drop-down shelves; includes models with side and rear burners. Sovereign XL series (model #'s starting with 988xxx) 600 sq. inch cooking surface with 4 burners and drop-down shelves. The model number can be located on the back panel of the grill.