CPSC2004-11-10
CPSC, CFM Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Vermont Castings Five-Burner Barbeque Grills
CFM Corporation, of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Hazard
Gas leak and fire hazard. The burner tubes may not fit fully into the gas valves. If a consumer pulls on the console, the metal may flex and the gas valves may disconnect from the burners, releasing gas and creating a fire risk that could cause injury and property damage.
Remedy
Firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard or destroy the product.
Sold at
Model VCS5000 barbeque grills were sold at Vermont Castings dealers and distributors in Canada and the U.S. from January 2004 through September 2004 for between $899 and $1249. Models CF9085 and CF9086 were sold at The Home Depot in Canada and the U.S. from January 2004 through September 2004 for between $899 and $1249.
Affected count
About 12,500
Injuries reported
CFM Corporation has received 38 reports involving gas leaks. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Manufactured in
Canada
Products
Five-burner Vermont Castings barbeque grills
Consumer contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-CFM-Corporation-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Vermont-Castings-Five-Burner-Barbeque-Grills-Don't want to check this manually?
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