The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07122·Announced 2007-03-06

Weber Genesis 320 Series Gas Grills Recalled for Fire Hazard

Weber-Stephen Products is recalling Genesis 320 Series gas grills because a side burner hose can crack, causing gas leaks and fire risks.

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 fire hazard due to gas leaks, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Weber-Stephen Products Co. is recalling approximately 14,000 Weber Genesis 320 Series gas grills. The recall involves grills equipped with a flush-mounted side burner accessory where the stainless steel gas hose can crack or break off during shipping. This defect causes the hose to leak gas when in use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

The affected grills were sold at Home Depot, Ace Hardware and Home Centers, Tru-Serve, Do-It Best, and other home improvement and hardware stores nationwide from November 2006 through February 2007 for between $450 and $770. The grills are available in stainless steel or black, blue, or green porcelain enamel, and all serial numbers begin with the prefix "DI". Weber has received 49 reports of hose damage or gas leaks, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using the gas grill immediately and contact Weber-Stephen to obtain a free replacement gas hose and schedule a free installation. Consumers can call Weber-Stephen toll-free at (866) 249-3237 between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's recall website at http://www.weberrecall.com.

The recalled product

Product
Weber® Genesis® 320™ Series Gas Grills
Manufacturer
Weber-Stephen Products Co., of Palatine, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Grills
Hazard
Affected units
14,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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