CPSC, Meco Corp. Announce Recall to Repair Gas Grills
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-12-20). About 98,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06057 |
| Published | 2005-12-20 |
| Last updated | 2024-04-19 |
| Product category | Grills, Smokers & Accessories |
| Products | Aussie™ Gas Grills |
| Firm named in the title | Meco Corp. |
| Firms | Meco Corp., of Greeneville, Tenn. (grill) (manufacturer); TPA Metal and Machinery (SZ) Co. Ltd. of Shenzhen, China (regulator) (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 98,000 |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Grocery, department, hardware and other retail stores nationwide from December 2003 through December 2004 for between $100 and $480. |
Description
The recall involves certain Aussie™ Gas Grills in the Bonza, Bushman and Bondi series, which have "Aussie™" found on the front panel and the series name found on the control panel. Regulator assemblies on these grills have date codes of 2704 and lower. The regulator is attached to the side of the grills. The model number and serial number of the grill can be found on the back of the grill or on the sides of the control panel. The recall includes grills with the following model numbers and serial number ranges: Model Numbers Serial Number Ranges 7362K3XM11 0000001 through 0000760 7720.1.641 0005559 through 0055583 7462K3XB11 0000001 through 0000155 7830.3.641 0000001 through 0006492 7462K3XM51 0000001 through 0000917 7710.1.641 0071582 through 0089666 7820.3.641 0001801 through 0018329 7362K3XB41 0000001 through 0000289 7362K3XG51 0000001 through 0003804 7362K3XM51 0000001 through 0000860
Hazard
The regulators on these gas grills, the component that controls the amount of gas released to the burner, can leak propane when the propane cylinder is connected and open, and the grill is not in use.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the grill and contact Meco for instructions on receiving a replacement regulator assembly.
Incidents and injuries
There have been 10 reports of gas leaks. No injuries have been reported. There has been one report of a fire causing property damage.
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