CPSC2006-10-31
Cobb America Inc. Warns Charcoal Grill Purchasers of CO Hazard
Cobb America Inc., of Deerfield Beach, Fla.
Hazard
Like all charcoal grills, this grill emits carbon monoxide gas, which can kill within minutes when used indoors. The Web sites, recipe book, and visuals in a promotional video create the impression that the Cobb Cooker can be used indoors. The recipe book says that it can be used on your dining room table, and the promotional video showed a man carrying the grill into the house while the charcoal was still burning.
Remedy
Consumers should never use any charcoal grill indoors. Charcoal grills should only be used outside. The promotional video, which created the impression that the grill could be used indoors, has been removed from the firm's Web site, www.cobbamerica.com, and a warning about the hazards of indoor charcoal use and carbon monoxide poisoning has been posted. The firm is sending warning letters to all known consumers.
Sold at
Cobb America Web site and other outdoor and camping stores including some web sites nationwide from March 2006 through October 2006 for about $140.
Affected count
About 2,000
Injuries reported
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Cobb Premier Charcoal Grills
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Cobb America collect at (954) 427-5202 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or write an email to chris@cobbamerica.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Cobb-America-Inc-Warns-Charcoal-Grill-Purchasers-of-CO-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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