Master Forge Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores recall: Fire and Burn Hazards
Master Forge Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Made by Guangdong Vanward Electric
Why was Master Forge Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores recalled?
If improperly installed, the hose connecting the gas tank and regulator to the burner control can touch the burner box and cause the hose to melt and rupture when the grill is lit. This poses a fire and burn hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the grill and inspect the grill to make sure that the gas hose runs along the outside of the grill cabinet and passes through the round hole in the side panel. Consumers should contact Guangdong Vanward Electric for revised instructions and a warning label to apply to the grill that shows how to properly install the hose and the regulator. Contact: For additional information, contact Guangdong Vanward Electric toll-free at (888) 584-3648 between 8 a.m. through 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's recall website at www.94227info.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
- Master Forge Gas Grills
- Company
- Guangdong Vanward Electric Co., Ltd., of China, L G Sourcing, Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.
- Quantity
- About 37,000 in the U.S.
- Sold at
- Lowe's stores nationwide from November 2011 through May 2012 for about $270.
- Recall date
- November 6, 2012
- Incidents / injuries
- Guangdong Vanward is aware of two reports of hoses melting and rupturing. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Master Forge four-burner gas grills with a single-door base. "Master Forge" is written on the grill's hood. The model number GD4825 is located on a label inside the door of the grill's base. "Item 94227" is written on the cover of the instruction manual.