CPSC2013-08-15

Char-Broil Recalls Patio Bistro Gas Grills Due to Burn Hazard

Char-Broil, LLC, of Columbus, Ga.

Product photos

Char-Broil® Gas Patio Bistro® 240 Full Size

Rating label for full size 240 gas grill (located on bottom support at back of grill)

Char-Broil® Gas Patio Bistro® 180 Table Top

Rating label for table top 180 gas grill (located on bottom support at back of grill)

Hazard

The electronic ignition on the grill can ignite unexpectedly, posing a burn hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the grills and contact Char-Broil for instructions on how to order and install a free repair kit.

Sold at

Hardware stores and other retailers nationwide, including Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Sears, Target, True Value and online from Amazon.com from September 2010 to June 2013 for about for about $175 for the full size grill and $135 for the table top grill.

Affected count

About 69,300 in the U.S. and 1,900 in Canada

Injuries reported

Char-Broil has received 26 reports of the burner flame going out and then unexpectedly reigniting when the consumer turned the control knob to "OFF." The 26 reports include four reports of burns, including one with burns to the nose, chin and hair, and seven other reports of "burned" or "singed" hair.

Manufactured in

China

Remedy type

Repair

Products

Char-Broil® Gas Patio Bistro® Grills

Consumer contact

Char-Broil toll free at (866) 671-7988 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday, or online at www.charbroil.com and click on Recalls at the bottom of the page.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Char-Broil-Recalls-Patio-Bistro-Gas-Grills

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