CPSC2009-12-10
JCPenney Recalls Cooks Outdoor BBQ Grills Due to Fire Hazard
JCPenney Purchasing Corp., of Plano, Texas
Hazard
The drip pan on the grill does not allow for adequate drainage, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills. To ensure the grills are not useable, consumers should remove the gas regulator and hose assembly. All consumers (whether they purchased the item online or at a JCPenney retail stores) should return the regulator and hose to the Catalog/Customer Service Desk at any JCPenney store for a full refund. Consumers should contact JCPenney for instructions on how to disconnect the gas regulator and hose.
Sold at
JCPenney stores nationwide and online at www.jcp.com from February 2009 through September 2009 for between $190 and $600.
Affected count
About 5,600
Injuries reported
The firm has received 11 reports of fires resulting from inadequate drainage. No injuries reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Cooks Outdoor® BBQ Grills
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact JCPenney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime of visit the firm's Web site at www.jcp.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/JCPenney-Recalls-Cooks-Outdoor-BBQ-Grills-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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