The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·03180·Announced 2003-09-10

Weber-Stephen Recalls Summit and Vieluxe Gas Grills Due to Thermometer Hazard

Weber-Stephen Products is recalling Summit and Vieluxe gas grills because the glass thermometer covers can break, posing an injury risk to users.

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 (glass breakage) where injury has been reported (two injuries), fitting the 'High' severity criteria for products with reported injuries but no fatalities or severe structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Weber-Stephen Products Co. of Palatine, Illinois, is recalling approximately 44,450 Summit and Vieluxe gas grills. The recall involves Summit grills with model numbers 5210001 through 5390001 (serials starting with DT) and Vieluxe grills with model numbers 360201 through 370299 (serials starting with DA, DU, or DT). The hazard is that the glass cover and components on the grill's thermometer can break, posing a risk of injury to the user or those nearby.

The company has received five reports of thermometers breaking, resulting in two injuries. Summit grills were sold from August 2002 through August 2003 for between $900 and $1,700, while Vieluxe grills were sold from January 2001 through July 2003 for between $4,000 and $6,000. These products were sold at hardware, home improvement, and appliance stores, as well as specialty dealers nationwide.

Consumers should stop using the grills immediately and contact Weber-Stephen to receive a free replacement thermometer. The replacement must be installed according to the instructions before the grill is used again. Consumers can call Weber-Stephen toll-free at (866) 249-3237 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.weber.com.

The recalled product

Product
Summit Gas Grills and Vieluxe Gas Grills
Manufacturer
Weber-Stephen Products Co., of Palatine, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Outdoor Cooking Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
43,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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