CPSC2006-06-01
Nexgrill Industries Gas Grills Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Nexgrill Industries Inc., of City of Industry, Calif.
Hazard
The gas grill has a hose that connects the propane tank to the burner manifold. If this hose runs up too close to the firebox, the heat can cause the hose to detach from the burner manifold, causing a gas leak and a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the gas grill immediately and contact Nexgrill to receive a free, self-installation retrofit heat shield assembly.
Sold at
Target, Costco Canada, H-E-B, Chase-Pitkin, and Gander Mountain stores nationwide from December 2003 through March 2005 for between $499 to $599.
Affected count
About 16,000
Injuries reported
Nexgrill has received 31 incident reports, including 28 fires, three hoses melting, two cases of property damage, and four injuries.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Nexgrill Gas Grills
Consumer contact
Call Nexgrill toll-free at (888) 361-0888 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or log on to the company's Web site at http://nexgrill0025.serorder.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Nexgrill-Industries-Gas-Grills-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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