The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·21049·Announced 2020-12-09

GrillBlazer Recalls Propane Torch Guns Due to Fire Hazard

GrillBlazer is recalling Su-VGun and GrillGun propane torch guns because propane gas can leak, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

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 three reported fire incidents, but no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

GrillBlazer LLC is recalling approximately 10,000 Su-VGun and GrillGun propane torch guns. The recall is due to a fire hazard caused by propane gas leaking from the torches.

The affected products are high-powered propane torch guns designed for searing meat or lighting grills. The Su-VGun is black with yellow lettering and measures 14.5 by 8 by 2 inches, while the GrillGun is black with yellow lettering and measures 21 by 8 by 2 inches. GrillBlazer has received 260 reports of propane leaking from the torch guns, including three incidents that resulted in fires. No injuries have been reported.

The products were sold online at grillblazer.com, Kickstarter.com, and Indiegogo.com from December 2019 through July 2020 for about $150. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled torch guns and contact GrillBlazer for instructions on how to receive a free repair, if required.

The recalled product

Product
Su-VGun and GrillGun propane torch guns
Manufacturer
GrillBlazer LLC, of Chouteau, Okla.
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchen Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
10,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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