CPSC2005-09-08
CPSC, The Coleman Company, Inc. Announce the Recall to Repair Coleman® Gas Grills and Patio Heaters
The Coleman Company, Inc., of Wichita, Kan.
Hazard
The regulators on these products can leak propane when the propane cylinder is turned on and the product is not in use. This can pose a fire or explosion hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the grills and heaters immediately and contact Coleman for a free replacement regulator assembly. Once the regulator is replaced, the grill or heater may be used.
Sold at
Lowe's, Expo Design Centers and various pool and patio retailers nationwide. The grills were sold from January 2004 through July 2005 for between $270 and $1,260. The patio heaters were sold from June 2004 through July 2005 for between $500 and $600.
Affected count
About 124,000 grills and about 6,200 heaters
Injuries reported
Coleman has received 98 reports of these regulators leaking propane. Coleman has received no reports of injuries or property damage.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Coleman® Gas Grills and Patio Heaters
Consumer contact
Call The Coleman Company, Inc. toll-free at (866) 584-8587 anytime, or log on to the company's Web site at www.coleman.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-The-Coleman-Company-Inc-Announce-the-Recall-to-Repair-Coleman-Gas-Grills-and-Patio-HeatersDon't want to check this manually?
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