The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·08281·Announced 2008-05-22

Char-Broil Recalls Two-Burner Gas Grills Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

Char-Broil is recalling specific two-burner gas grills sold at Mills Fleet Farm stores because a defective burner can cause propane leaks, posing fire and burn risks.

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 from propane leak) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Char-Broil LLC is recalling approximately 400 two-burner gas grills, model number 463720108, with serial numbers ranging from 000001 to 000402. These grills were manufactured by Shenzhen Jinwoniu Trading Company LTD in China and sold exclusively at Mills Fleet Farm stores in Iowa, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin from February 2008 through April 2008 for about $120.

The recall is due to a defect where the main burner does not fit correctly and fails to connect properly to the gas valve. This issue can result in a propane leak, which poses fire and burn hazards to consumers. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should stop using the recalled grills immediately. To obtain a free replacement burner and installation instructions, consumers should contact Char-Broil at (866) 671-7988 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.charbroil.com.

The recalled product

Product
Char-Broil Two-Burner Gas Grills Model 463720108
Manufacturer
Shenzhen Jinwoniu Trading Company LTD, China
Category
Consumer Product — Outdoor Cooking
Hazard
Affected units
400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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