CPSC2005-12-20
CPSC, Meco Corp. Announce Recall to Repair Gas Grills
Meco Corp., of Greeneville, Tenn. (grill)
Hazard
The regulators on these gas grills, the component that controls the amount of gas released to the burner, can leak propane when the propane cylinder is connected and open, and the grill is not in use.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the grill and contact Meco for instructions on receiving a replacement regulator assembly.
Sold at
Grocery, department, hardware and other retail stores nationwide from December 2003 through December 2004 for between $100 and $480.
Affected count
About 98,000
Injuries reported
There have been 10 reports of gas leaks. No injuries have been reported. There has been one report of a fire causing property damage.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Aussie™ Gas Grills
Consumer contact
Call Meco toll-free at (800) 251-7558 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email Meco's consumer service at csr@meco.net. Consumers also can visit the company's Web site at www.meco.net
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Meco-Corp-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Gas-Grills-Don't want to check this manually?
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