The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·98085·Announced 1998-03-23

Sunbeam Recalls Grillmaster Gas Grills With Side Burners

Sunbeam Products is recalling about 1,800 Grillmaster gas grills because the side burner's propane hose can overheat and melt, posing a fire risk.

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 risk of fire and gas leakage, which are significant hazards, but the source explicitly states that no injuries, fires, or gas leaks have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Sunbeam Products Inc. is recalling approximately 1,800 Grillmaster gas grills with side burners in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The affected models are GG 461 EPB, GG 560 EPB, HG 560 EPB, and GG 560 EPBS. These black grills were sold nationwide between October 1997 and February 1998 for about $240 at mass merchandise stores including Bradlees, Caldor, The Home Depot, and Wal-Mart.

The recall is due to a defect where the side burner's propane gas hose can twist up toward the aluminum casting of the grill. This contact can cause the hose to overheat and melt, which may result in gas leakage or a fire. Sunbeam Products received four consumer complaints regarding hose damage caused by heat, but there have been no reports of gas leakage, fire, or injury associated with these grills.

Consumers should stop using the recalled grills immediately. To identify the model number, check the assembly instructions, parts list, or the front of the grill next to the instrument panel under the word "GRILLMASTER." Consumers can call Sunbeam toll-free at (800) 200-2300 to receive a free retrofit kit containing a wire bracket guard and installation instructions to correctly position the hose.

The recalled product

Product
Gas Grills With Side Burners Recalled by Sunbeam Products
Manufacturer
Bradlees
Category
Consumer Product — Outdoor Cooking Equipment
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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