The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·08261·Announced 2008-05-05

Onward Manufacturing Recalls Broil King Gas Grills Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

Onward Manufacturing is recalling about 4,800 Broil King gas grills because the cook box bottom can melt or crack during a grease fire, posing a fire and burn 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 risk-of-harm product (fire and burn hazard) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Onward Manufacturing Co. of Ontario, Canada, is recalling approximately 4,800 Broil King gas grills. The recall covers the Signet, Sovereign, and Sovereign XL series models. These grills were sold at independent retailers nationwide from February 2006 through April 2008 for between $450 and $700.

The bottom of the cook box, which contains the burners, can melt or crack as a result of a grease fire. This defect poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should stop using the affected grills immediately. They should contact Onward Manufacturing for a free repair kit. For further information, consumers can visit www.broilkingbbq.com or call toll-free at (866) 434-7455 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Broil King Gas Grills
Manufacturer
Onward Manufacturing Co., of Ontario, Canada
Category
Consumer Product — Gas Grills
Hazard
Affected units
4,800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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