The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·03196·Announced 2003-09-25

Marshall Gas Controls Recalls LP-Gas Regulators for Char-Broil, Kenmore, and Thermos Grills

Marshall Gas Controls is recalling Model 451 and 452 LP-gas regulators used in specific Char-Broil, Kenmore, and Thermos grills because an undersized seat disc could leak flammable propane gas.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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/explosion hazard from flammable gas leak) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Marshall Gas Controls, a division of S.H. Leggitt Company, is recalling approximately 35,000 Model 451 and 452 low-pressure LP-gas regulators. These regulators were installed on Char-Broil, Kenmore, and Thermos brand gas grills and shipped to retailers between April 15, 2003, and May 6, 2003. The affected units include specific models such as the Char-Broil "Quick Set," "Big Easy," and "Patio Caddie"; the Kenmore "Wide Body" and "Diamond Flame"; and the Thermos "Quick Set." Affected regulators have date codes printed on the valve body ranging from 13-03/03-13 to 18-03/03-18.

The recall was issued because some of these regulators were assembled with an undersized seat disc. This defect could cause the disc to become dislodged, leading to a leak of propane gas. Propane is highly flammable, and a leak could ignite, resulting in a fire or explosion. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately close the valve on the service cylinder if they detect an LP-gas leak. To receive a free replacement regulator, consumers should contact the Grill Service Center at (800) 241-7548.

The recalled product

Product
Marshall Gas Controls Model 451 and 452 LP-Gas regulators on Char-Broil®, Kenmore®, and Thermos® brand LP-Gas Grills (shipped to retailers between April 15, 2003 and May 6, 2003)
Category
Consumer Product — Grills & Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
35,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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