The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·05023·Announced 2004-10-21

Beefmaster Explorer Gas Grill Recalled for Fire Hazard

Nexgrill is recalling Beefmaster Explorer gas grills because the gas valve label can be hard to read, potentially causing users to leave the gas on and creating a fire risk.

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 fire hazard due to a potential user error (leaving gas on) caused by a labeling issue. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High (Score 3).

Plain-English summary

Nexgrill Industries Inc. is recalling approximately 10,900 Beefmaster Explorer Outdoor Gas Grills, Model Number 720-0001. The recall was initiated because the label on the gas pressure regulator (on/off gauge) can become positioned in a way that makes it difficult to read. This visibility issue may cause consumers to inadvertently leave the gas valve on, which poses a fire hazard.

The affected grills are stainless steel tabletop units used with disposable propane cylinders. They were sold from January 2002 through June 2003 for about $100 at retailers including Academy, Bar-B-Que Galore, Crate and Barrel, and various discount department stores nationwide. Nexgrill has received two reports of consumers leaving the gas valve on, but no injuries or property damage have been reported.

Consumers should stop using the grill and contact Nexgrill toll-free at (800) 913-8999 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or email [email protected], to obtain a free replacement gauge. Consumers can also return the product to the company for installation of the replacement gauge at no charge. Crate & Barrel customers should contact Crate & Barrel toll-free at (800) 451-8217 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT daily, or visit www.crateandbarrel.com, to arrange for a free replacement gauge or return the product for installation.

The recalled product

Product
Beefmaster Explorer Outdoor Gas Grill, Model Number 720-0001
Manufacturer
Nexgrill Industries Inc., of Walnut, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Grills & Outdoor Cooking
Hazard
Affected units
10,900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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