CPSC2006-09-13
John Deere Gas Barbecue Grills Recalled Due to Fire, Burn Hazards
Onward Manufacturing, of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Hazard
Operating the grill in windy conditions can blow the flame under the control panel, causing the grill to overheat or cause flashbacks. Flames could damage the hose that supplies gas to the burner, causing an uncontrolled flame. Also, the grill's control knobs could overheat, resulting in burns to hands.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these grills and contact Mi-T-M Corp. or the John Deere dealer, where the grill was purchased, to receive a free repair kit.
Sold at
John Deere dealers from March 2006 through August 2006 for about $600 for the model number HR-BG6203 grill and about $500 for model number HR-BG5202 grill.
Affected count
About 3,100
Injuries reported
Mi-T-M Corporation has received one report of a minor burn received when the user touched a grill's control knob that had overheated, due to the flame blowing under the control panel.
Manufactured in
Canada
Products
John Deere Gas Barbecue Grills
Consumer contact
Call Mi-T-M Corp. toll-free at (877) 535-5336 between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.mitm.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/John-Deere-Gas-Barbecue-Grills-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-Burn-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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