JCPenney Cooks Outdoor BBQ Grills recall: Fire Hazard
JCPenney Recalls Cooks Outdoor BBQ Grills Due to Fire Hazard
Why was JCPenney Cooks Outdoor BBQ Grills recalled?
The drip pan on the grill does not allow for adequate drainage, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills. To ensure the grills are not useable, consumers should remove the gas regulator and hose assembly. All consumers (whether they purchased the item online or at a JCPenney retail stores) should return the regulator and hose to the Catalog/Customer Service Desk at any JCPenney store for a full refund. Consumers should contact JCPenney for instructions on how to disconnect the gas regulator and hose. Contact: For additional information, contact JCPenney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime of visit the firm's Web site at www.jcp.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
- Cooks Outdoor® BBQ Grills
- Company
- JCPenney Purchasing Corp., of Plano, Texas
- Quantity
- About 5,600
- Sold at
- JCPenney stores nationwide and online at www.jcp.com from February 2009 through September 2009 for between $190 and $600.
- Recall date
- December 10, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received 11 reports of fires resulting from inadequate drainage. No injuries reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Cooks® brand outdoor BBQ grills. The grill has a digital thermometer on the hood, stainless steel top and a global LP regulator. Lot number 780-2176 is printed on the underside of the grill's stand.