King Seeley Thermos Recalls Portable Gas Grill Valves Due to Fire Hazard

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and King Seeley Thermos Company are recalling approximately 23,383 portable gas grills sold under the "Structo" brand name. The recall involves models 7962, 7963, 7964, 7965, and 7966, which were manufactured starting in January 1979. These grills measure 13 by 23 inches and contain a small one-pound propane cylinder.

The recall is being conducted voluntarily due to the manufacturer's use of a defective supply of adhesive, which may have resulted in faulty valves that leak propane gas. This leakage poses a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The affected grills were sold nationwide in hardware stores and other retail outlets for approximately $40 to $60. Model 7964 was sold exclusively by K-Mart. Consumers can verify their model number by checking the instruction manual, as the numbers are not listed on the product itself. To obtain a free replacement gas valve, consumers should place a collect call to King Seeley Thermos Company at 815/235-8852. Consumers may also contact CPSC's toll-free Hotline at 800/638-2772 to verify model numbers.

The recalled product

Product

Valves On Gas Grills Recalled by King Seeley Thermos

Manufacturer

Structo

Category

Consumer Product — Grills & Outdoor Cooking

Hazard

• fire
• gas-leak

Distribution

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