CPSC2008-03-06
QVC and Tristar Recall Electric Grills Due to Fire Hazard; Consumers to Receive New Instructions
QVC Inc., of West Chester, Pa.
Hazard
Cooking oils or sprays applied to the grill's cooking plates before preheating can cause the oil to ignite and/or flare up. Cooking sprays can ignite and/or flare up if used on the grill at any time.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using cooking oils on the grill prior to preheating. Cooking sprays should not be used on the grill at anytime. Consumers will receive a revised instruction manual with a cooking spray/oil use warning. QVC has sent warning notices to consumers to whom it sold the product directly. Tristar will do the same.
Sold at
QVC through its television station, Web page, toll-free number, and its employee, retail and Studio stores; and through Tristar's Web site www.hulkhogangrill.com, and a direct response television commercial from May 2007 through August 2007 for about $100.
Affected count
About 13,500
Injuries reported
QVC and Tristar have received five reports of the grill igniting or flaring up, including two reports of minor burns.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Electric Contact Grills
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact QVC at (800) 367-9444 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET daily, or visit the company's Web site at www.qvc.com. Consumers who purchased the grill from Tristar can call (800)718-5135 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, or visit the company's Web site at www.tristarproductsinc.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/QVC-and-Tristar-Recall-Electric-Grills-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Consumers-to-Receive-New-InstructionsDon't want to check this manually?
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