Onward Manufacturing Recalls Gas Grills Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-05-05). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: 986xxx, 400, 987xxx, 450, 988xxx, 600. About 4,800 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08261 |
| Published | 2008-05-05 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Grills, Smokers & Accessories |
| Products | Broil King Gas Grills |
| Firm named in the title | Onward Manufacturing |
| Firms | Onward Manufacturing Co., of Ontario, Canada (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Canada |
| Units (US) | 4,800 |
| Model numbers | 986xxx, 400, 987xxx, 450, 988xxx, 600 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Independent retailers nationwide from February 2006 through April 2008 for between $450 and $700. |
Description
This recall includes the Signet, Sovereign and Sovereign XL series gas grills. Signet series (model #'s starting with 986xxx) 400 sq. inch cooking surface with 3 burners and drop-down shelves; includes models with side and rear burners Sovereign series (model #'s starting with 987xxx) 450 sq. inch cooking surface with 3 burners and drop-down shelves; includes models with side and rear burners. Sovereign XL series (model #'s starting with 988xxx) 600 sq. inch cooking surface with 4 burners and drop-down shelves. The model number can be located on the back panel of the grill.
Hazard
The bottom of the cook box that contains the burners can melt or crack as a result of a grease fire. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the grill immediately and contact Onward Manufacturing for a free repair kit.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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