CPSC, Value City Announce Recall of Red Devil Gas Grills Sold at Value City and Schottenstein Stores
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-10-08). Hazards: fire, burn. About 10,800 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03006 |
| Published | 2002-10-08 |
| Last updated | 2025-04-25 |
| Product category | Grills, Smokers & Accessories |
| Products | Red Devil Gas Grills |
| Firm named in the title | Value City |
| Firms | e4L Inc., of Encino, Calif. (manufacturer); Quantum North America Inc., of Encino, Calif. (manufacturer); Cadac, of Roodepoort, South Africa (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | South Africa, United States |
| Units (US) | 10,800 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | stop use |
| Sold | Value City and Schottenstein stores sold these grills, from about April 2000 through July 2002, for about $60. |
Description
These red metal gas grills have a tripod stand. They have a logo on the label of the lid and grill base showing a devil cooking at a grill with the writing, "Red Devil." The lid also reads "The Portable Outdoor Kitchen." Components sold with the grill include a heat plate, an oversized skillet with handles, a table-safe serving trivet, and carrying totes.
Hazard
The product's design allows consumers to light the grill at an air intake tube, instead of at the burner. Though the grill appears to function normally, gas inside the air intake tube ignites. The tube can reach temperatures of up to 750 degrees Fahrenheit and present a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
CPSC urges consumers to stop using these grills immediately. Consumers who purchased Red Devil gas grills from Value City or Schottenstein stores can return it to the store for a store credit.
Incidents and injuries
There have been 44 reports of consumers suffering burns to legs, hands and fingers, including reports of some third degree burns, after the grills collapsed during use. More than 1,000 consumers returned their grills to the manufacturers because the grills collapsed. There has been one incident reported by Value City and Schottenstein Stores customers.
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