The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·18230·Announced 2018-09-25

Traeger Recalls Scout and Ranger Grills Due to Fire Hazard

Traeger Grills is recalling Scout and Ranger portable wood pellet grills because grease can leak from the drip tray, posing a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with six reported grease fires, which constitutes significant property damage reports under the rubric for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Traeger Grills is recalling approximately 16,100 Scout and Ranger portable wood pellet grills. The recall is due to a fire hazard caused by grease leaking from the drip tray. The grills are black-metal rectangular boxes with a clamshell opening, measuring about 21 inches long, 20 inches wide, and 13 inches high. The Scout model features a curved silver handle and a round temperature dial, while the Ranger model has a straight silver handle and a push-button touchpad.

The company has received six reports of grease fires in the grills, but no injuries have been reported. The affected units were sold at Costco, Ace Hardware stores, other stores nationwide, and online from March 2018 through July 2018 for between $300 and $400.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills. They can contact Traeger Grills for a free replacement grill, a free replacement drip tray to repair the grill, or a full refund. For more information, consumers can call 800-872-3437, email [email protected], or visit www.traegergrills.com.

The recalled product

Product
Scout and Ranger portable wood pellet grills
Manufacturer
Traeger Grills, Salt Lake City, Utah
Category
Consumer Product — Grills
Hazard
Affected units
16,100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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