The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·03173·Announced 2003-08-21

Great Outdoors Horizon Gas Grills Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards

CFM Keanall is recalling Great Outdoors Horizon gas grills because wind can cause overheating or flashbacks, potentially leading to uncontrolled flames and burns.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire and burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

CFM Keanall, of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, is recalling approximately 1,500 Great Outdoors "Horizon" gas grills. The recalled units are model numbers GH450SBP and GH450XBP, which are 36,000 BTU 450-square-inch grills with a dark blue lid and black plastic side shelves. The model number is located on the CSA approval sticker on the back of the front panel. Grills with a fluorescent label on the carton reading "Contains Safety Enhancement" and other Horizon model gas grills are not included in this recall.

The recall was issued because certain wind conditions blowing at these grills can cause overheating or flashbacks under the control panel. This can damage the gas supply hose, causing an uncontrolled flame, or allow flames to come into contact with the user's hands, resulting in burns. Six incidents have been reported, but no injuries have been reported.

The grills were sold at True Value stores nationwide from February 2003 through June 2003 for between $180 and $200. Because the manufacturer is no longer in business, a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard or destroy the product. For more information, consumers can call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

The recalled product

Product
Great Outdoors "Horizon" Gas Grills
Manufacturer
CFM Keanall, of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Category
Consumer Product — Grills
Hazard
Affected units
1,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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