The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07506·Announced 2006-10-31

Cobb Premier Charcoal Grills Recalled for Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Cobb America Inc. is recalling Cobb Premier Charcoal Grills because promotional materials suggested indoor use, creating a carbon monoxide hazard. No injuries have been reported.

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 (carbon monoxide poisoning) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Cobb America Inc. is recalling approximately 2,000 Cobb Premier Charcoal Grills. The recall is due to the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, as charcoal grills emit this gas which can be fatal when used indoors. The company's website, recipe book, and promotional video created the impression that the grill could be used indoors, with the recipe book suggesting use on a dining room table and the video showing the grill being carried inside while burning.

The recalled grills are made of stainless steel with a wire mesh bottom, a dome-shaped lid, and a non-stick-coated grill grid. They weigh about 10 pounds and are about 10 inches tall, featuring an outside label reading "Cobb Premier." The product was sold through the Cobb America website and other outdoor and camping stores, including some websites nationwide, from March 2006 through October 2006 for about $140.

No incidents or injuries have been reported. Consumers should never use any charcoal grill indoors and should only use them outside. The company has removed the problematic promotional video from its website and posted a warning about the hazards of indoor charcoal use and carbon monoxide poisoning. The firm is also sending warning letters to all known consumers.

The recalled product

Product
Cobb Premier Charcoal Grills
Manufacturer
Cobb America Inc., of Deerfield Beach, Fla.
Category
Consumer Product — Grills & Outdoor Cooking
Hazard
Affected units
2,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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