CPSC2012-11-06
Master Forge Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Made by Guangdong Vanward Electric
Guangdong Vanward Electric Co., Ltd., of China
Hazard
If improperly installed, the hose connecting the gas tank and regulator to the burner control can touch the burner box and cause the hose to melt and rupture when the grill is lit. This poses a fire and burn hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the grill and inspect the grill to make sure that the gas hose runs along the outside of the grill cabinet and passes through the round hole in the side panel. Consumers should contact Guangdong Vanward Electric for revised instructions and a warning label to apply to the grill that shows how to properly install the hose and the regulator.
Sold at
Lowe's stores nationwide from November 2011 through May 2012 for about $270.
Affected count
About 37,000 in the U.S.
Injuries reported
Guangdong Vanward is aware of two reports of hoses melting and rupturing. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Label
Products
Master Forge Gas Grills
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Guangdong Vanward Electric toll-free at (888) 584-3648 between 8 a.m. through 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's recall website at www.94227info.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Master-Forge-Gas-Grills-Sold-at-Lowes-Stores-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Made-by-Guangdong-Vanward-ElectricDon't want to check this manually?
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