The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·13264·Announced 2013-08-15

Char-Broil Recalls Patio Bistro Gas Grills Due to Burn Hazard

Char-Broil is recalling about 69,300 Patio Bistro gas grills in the U.S. because the electronic ignition can unexpectedly reignite, posing a burn hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in a gas appliance that has resulted in reported burns, including injuries to the face and hair, which meets the rubric criteria for significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Char-Broil, LLC is recalling approximately 69,300 Char-Broil® Gas Patio Bistro® Grills in the United States and 1,900 in Canada. The recall involves two models: the model 240 Full Size grill and the model 180 Table Top grill. Both are single-burner propane gas grills equipped with a battery-operated integrated electronic ignition and intended only for outdoor use. The grills have round black bodies with silver/aluminum trim and were sold at hardware stores and other retailers nationwide, including Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Sears, Target, True Value, and online from Amazon.com, from September 2010 to June 2013.

The electronic ignition on the grill can ignite unexpectedly, posing a burn hazard. Char-Broil has received 26 reports of the burner flame going out and then unexpectedly reigniting when the consumer turned the control knob to "OFF." These 26 reports include four reports of burns, including one instance with burns to the nose, chin, and hair, and seven other reports of "burned" or "singed" hair.

Consumers should immediately stop using the grills and contact Char-Broil for instructions on how to order and install a free repair kit. Char-Broil can be reached toll-free at (866) 671-7988 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday, or online at www.charbroil.com by clicking on Recalls at the bottom of the page.

The recalled product

Product
Char-Broil® Gas Patio Bistro® Grills
Manufacturer
Char-Broil, LLC, of Columbus, Ga.
Category
Consumer Product — Grills and Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
69,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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