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05-05-2008, 02:22 PM
U.S. CPSC recall press release:
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 5, 2008
Release #08-261
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 434-7455
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Onward Manufacturing Recalls Gas Grills Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Broil King Gas Grills
Units: About 4,800
Manufacturer: Onward Manufacturing Co., of Ontario, Canada
Hazard: 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.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Description: This recall includes the Signet, Sovereign and Sovereign XL series gas grills.
Signet series
(model #’s starting with 986***)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 987***)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 988***)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.
Sold at: Independent retailers nationwide from February 2006 through April 2008 for between $450 and $700.
Manufactured in: Canada
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the grill immediately and contact Onward Manufacturing for a free repair kit.
Consumer Contact: For further information, visit the firm's Web site at www.broilkingbbq.com (http://www.broilkingbbq.com/notice_us.html) or call toll-free at (866) 434-7455 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 5, 2008
Release #08-261
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 434-7455
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Onward Manufacturing Recalls Gas Grills Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Broil King Gas Grills
Units: About 4,800
Manufacturer: Onward Manufacturing Co., of Ontario, Canada
Hazard: 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.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Description: This recall includes the Signet, Sovereign and Sovereign XL series gas grills.
Signet series
(model #’s starting with 986***)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 987***)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 988***)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.
Sold at: Independent retailers nationwide from February 2006 through April 2008 for between $450 and $700.
Manufactured in: Canada
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the grill immediately and contact Onward Manufacturing for a free repair kit.
Consumer Contact: For further information, visit the firm's Web site at www.broilkingbbq.com (http://www.broilkingbbq.com/notice_us.html) or call toll-free at (866) 434-7455 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
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