CPSC2009-11-18
Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Recall of Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores
Lucas Innovation Inc., of China
Hazard
The burners can deteriorate causing irregular flames and the lids of some models can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to the consumer.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact L G Sourcing to receive free replacement burners and, depending on the model of the grill owned, a free replacement lid.
Sold at
Lowe's retail outlets nationwide from September 2005 through May 2009 for between $200 and $550 (U.S.) and in Canada from December 2007 through May 2009 for between $200 and $250 (CAN).
Affected count
About 663,000 in the United States and about 1,700 in Canada
Injuries reported
The firm has received about 40 reports of fires from the burners deteriorating and about 23 reports of the lids catching fire. The firm is aware of one report of an eye injury requiring surgery and 21 incidents of minor burns to the hands, arms or face.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Perfect Flame SLG Series Gas Grills
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Lowe's at 888-445-6937 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET 7 days a week or online at https://www.lowes.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Prompt-Recall-of-Gas-Grills-Sold-at-Lowes-StoresDon't want to check this manually?
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