CPSC2017-08-02
Fred's Recalls Charcoal Grills Due to Fire Hazard
Bazhou Sanxin Steel, of China
Hazard
The exterior paint on the grill can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return the grill to any Fred's Store for a full refund of the purchase price.
Sold at
Fred's stores in: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas from January 2017 through June 2017 for about $22.
Affected count
2000
Injuries reported
There are two reports of paint on the exterior of the grill igniting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Mini barrel charcoal grills
Consumer contact
Fred's at 800-374-7417 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or online at www.fredsinc.com and click on the "Recall Information" banner for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Freds-Recalls-Charcoal-GrillsDon't want to check this manually?
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