CPSC2003-09-25
CPSC, Marshall Gas Controls Announce Recall of LP-Gas Regulators Used on Gas Grills
Marshall Gas Controls, a division of S.H. Leggitt Company, of San Marcos, Texas
Hazard
Some of these regulators were assembled with an undersized seat disc that could become dislodged and leak propane gas. Propane gas is highly flammable and could ignite, causing a fire or explosion. Consumers should immediately close the valve on the service cylinder if LP-Gas leakage is detected.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately close the valve on the service cylinder if LP-gas leakage is detected and contact the Grill Service Center to receive a free replacement regulator.
Sold at
Home and appliance stores nationwide, from April 2003 through May 2003.
Affected count
35,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Marshall Gas Controls Model 451 and 452 LP-Gas regulators on Char-Broil®, Kenmore®, and Thermos® brand LP-Gas Grills (shipped to retailers between April 15, 2003 and May 6, 2003)
Consumer contact
Call the Grill Service Center at (800) 241-7548 anytime.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Marshall-Gas-Controls-Announce-Recall-of-LP-Gas-Regulators-Used-on-Gas-Grills-Don't want to check this manually?
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