The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·17198·Announced 2017-08-02

Fred's Recalls Mini Barrel Charcoal Grills Due to Fire Hazard

Fred's is recalling Living Traditions mini barrel charcoal grills because the exterior paint can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

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 fire hazard with two reports of ignition, but no injuries or property damage have been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Fred's is recalling approximately 2,000 Living Traditions mini barrel charcoal grills due to a fire hazard. The black steel grills measure about 18 inches by 15 inches by 18.5 inches and feature a black handle on the lid and sides, a heat gauge, and a silver latch at the front. The model number SXB1501 and UPC code 00000 19877 are printed on the product's packaging.

The recall is being issued because the exterior paint on the grill can ignite. There are two reports of paint on the exterior of the grill igniting, but no injuries or property damage have been reported.

The grills were sold at Fred's stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas from January 2017 through June 2017 for about $22. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return the grill to any Fred's Store for a full refund of the purchase price.

The recalled product

Product
Mini barrel charcoal grills
Manufacturer
Bazhou Sanxin Steel, of China
Category
Consumer Product — Grills
Hazard
Affected units
2,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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