Eastwind Industries Kuuma Stow and Go Grills recall: Fire Hazard
Eastwind Industries Recalls Kuuma Stow and Go Grills Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at West Marine Stores
Why was Eastwind Industries Kuuma Stow and Go Grills recalled?
If the fuel container is not completely threaded on the regulator during installation, the propane tanks can leak fuel. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled barbecue grills and contact Eastwind for a new operator's manual with revised graphic installation instructions. Consumers will also receive a new tool to use for maintenance and cleaning of the fuel system. Contact: For additional information, contact Eastwind Industries toll-free at (866) 995-8862 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.kuumaproducts.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
- Kuuma IR Stow and Go Grills
- Company
- Eastwind Industries Inc., of San Leandro, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 4,600
- Sold at
- West Marine stores nationwide from January 2009 through August 2009 for between $100 and $140.
- Recall date
- April 13, 2010
- Incidents / injuries
- Eastwind Industries has received three reports of fires from leaking propane tanks, resulting in reports of minor burns to the hands.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Kuuma IR Stow and Go barbecue grills. The rectangle grill is stainless steel with the word "Kuuma" embossed on the front. The grill's main housing measures 18 ½ inches long x 8 ½ inches tall x 10 inches deep. Model number 83726 is printed on the barcode label affixed to the packaging.