CPSC, The Coleman Company, Inc. Announce the Recall to Repair Coleman® Gas Grills and Patio Heaters
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-09-08). Hazards: fire, explosion. Models: 5100, 5300, 5400, 5600, 6000, 7700…. About 124,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05261 |
| Published | 2005-09-08 |
| Last updated | 2024-11-04 |
| Product category | Grills, Smokers & Accessories |
| Products | Coleman® Gas Grills and Patio Heaters |
| Firm named in the title | The Coleman Company, Inc. |
| Firms | The Coleman Company, Inc., of Wichita, Kan. (manufacturer); TPA Metals and Machinery of China (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 124,000 |
| Model numbers | 5100, 5300, 5400, 5600, 6000, 7700, 5040 |
| Hazard classes | fire, explosion |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Lowe's, Expo Design Centers and various pool and patio retailers nationwide. The grills were sold from January 2004 through July 2005 for between $270 and $1,260. The patio heaters were sold from June 2004 through July 2005 for between $500 and $600. |
Description
The recall includes Coleman® Gas Grills with model numbers 5100, 5300, 5400, 5600, 6000 and 7700, and Coleman® Patio Heater with model number 5040. The model name and number can be found directly on the front of the grills and on the inside cover of the heaters.
Hazard
The regulators on these products can leak propane when the propane cylinder is turned on and the product is not in use. This can pose a fire or explosion hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the grills and heaters immediately and contact Coleman for a free replacement regulator assembly. Once the regulator is replaced, the grill or heater may be used.
Incidents and injuries
Coleman has received 98 reports of these regulators leaking propane. Coleman has received no reports of injuries or property damage.
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