CPSC2003-09-10
CPSC, Weber-Stephen Products Announce Recall of Gas Grills
Weber-Stephen Products Co., of Palatine, Ill.
Hazard
The glass cover and components on the grill's thermometer can break, posing a risk of injury to the user or those nearby.
Remedy
Contact Weber-Stephen to receive a free replacement thermometer. Consumers should not use the grill until the replacement thermometer has been installed, in accordance with the instructions.
Sold at
Hardware, home improvement and appliance stores and specialty dealers nationwide sold the Summit, from August 2002 through August 2003, for between $900 and $1,700 and the Vieluxe, from January 2001 through July 2003, for between $4,000 and $6,000.
Affected count
43,000 (Summit); 1,450 (Vieluxe)
Injuries reported
The company has received five reports of thermometers breaking, resulting in two injuries.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Summit Gas Grills and Vieluxe Gas Grills
Consumer contact
Call Weber-Stephen toll-free at (866) 249-3237 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.weber.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Weber-Stephen-Products-Announce-Recall-of-Gas-Grills-Don't want to check this manually?
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