QVC and Tristar Recall Electric Grills Due to Fire Hazard; Consumers to Receive New Instructions
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-03-06). Hazards: fire. Models: PZ-3012. About 13,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08549 |
| Published | 2008-03-06 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Grills, Smokers & Accessories |
| Products | Electric Contact Grills |
| Firm named in the title | QVC and Tristar |
| Firms | QVC Inc., of West Chester, Pa. (distributor); Tristar Products Inc., of Fairfield, N.J. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 13,500 |
| Model numbers | PZ-3012 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | stop use |
| Sold | QVC through its television station, Web page, toll-free number, and its employee, retail and Studio stores; and through Tristar's Web site www.hulkhogangrill.com, and a direct response television commercial from May 2007 through August 2007 for about $100. |
Description
This recall involves a dual surface electric contact grill sold under the "Hulk Hogan's Ultimate Grill" brand. The grills are silver/gray in color, have removable cooking plates, a cassette to catch drippings, and fold for storage or transport. Model number PZ-3012 is printed on a silver label attached to the back of the grills.
Hazard
Cooking oils or sprays applied to the grill's cooking plates before preheating can cause the oil to ignite and/or flare up. Cooking sprays can ignite and/or flare up if used on the grill at any time.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using cooking oils on the grill prior to preheating. Cooking sprays should not be used on the grill at anytime. Consumers will receive a revised instruction manual with a cooking spray/oil use warning. QVC has sent warning notices to consumers to whom it sold the product directly. Tristar will do the same.
Incidents and injuries
QVC and Tristar have received five reports of the grill igniting or flaring up, including two reports of minor burns.
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