CPSC, Williams-Sonoma Inc. Announce Recall of Portable Gas Grills
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2000-08-10). Hazards: fire, burn, explosion. Models: 15-3597291. About 950 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 00161 |
| Published | 2000-08-10 |
| Last updated | 2000-08-10 |
| Product category | Grills, Smokers & Accessories |
| Products | "Suitcase Grill" propane gas grill |
| Firm named in the title | Williams-Sonoma Inc. |
| Firms | Williams-Sonoma Inc., of San Francisco, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 950 |
| Model numbers | 15-3597291 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, explosion |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Williams-Sonoma stores, in addition to the Williams-Sonoma catalog and website, sold the grills nationwide, from March 2000 through July 2000, for about $200. |
Description
The grill is made of rust-resistant stainless steel and folds like a suitcase, with built-in handles. It measures 23 inches long by 8 inches high. The grill has a 20,000-BTU propane-gas burner with adjustable temperature controls. The control is a black round knob with white writing that reads in part "HIGH, LOW, MED, OFF". A label on the grill reads "Model #15-3597291, READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE LIGHTING, and MADE IN CHINA."
Hazard
The grills can be difficult or impossible to turn off and the temperature control can malfunction. This poses fire, burn, and explosion hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the grills immediately, and return them to Williams-Sonoma for a full refund and a $50 gift certificate. The firm will reimburse consumers for shipping, and will retrieve the grills from consumers' homes, upon request.
Incidents and injuries
Williams-Sonoma and CPSC have received two reports of consumers being unable to shut off the propane gas flow. No injuries have been reported.
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