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Recalled Vieluxe Gas Grill -
Recalled Vieluxe Gas Grill Thermometer -
Recalled Summit Gas Grill -
Recalled Summit Gas Grill Thermometer
The glass cover and components on the grill's thermometer can break, posing a risk of injury to the user or those nearby.
43,000 (Summit); 1,450 (Vieluxe)
Call Weber-Stephen toll-free at (866) 249-3237 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.weber.com.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Weber-Stephen Products Co., of Palatine, Ill., is voluntarily recalling 43,000 Summit Gas Grills and 1,450 Vieluxe Gas Grills. The glass cover and components on the grill's thermometer can break, posing a risk of injury to the user or those nearby.
Name of product: Summit Gas Grills and Vieluxe Gas Grills
Units: 43,000 (Summit); 1,450 (Vieluxe)
Manufacturer: Weber-Stephen Products Co., of Palatine, Ill.
Hazard: The glass cover and components on the grill's thermometer can break, posing a risk of injury to the user or those nearby.
Incidents/Injuries: The company has received five reports of thermometers breaking, resulting in two injuries.
Description: The Summit Gas Grills are stainless steel and have model numbers 5210001, 5310001, 5220001, 5320001, 5230001, 5330001, 5260001, 5360001, 5270001, 5370001, 5290001, and 5390001, with serial numbers beginning with the letters DT. The model and serial number is located on the outside right panel of the storage cart. The Summit grills are sold as either a four-burner Silver series or six-burner Gold series. The private labeled Vieluxe Gas Grills have model numbers 360201, 360102, 370201, 370102 and 370299, with serial numbers beginning with the letters DA, DU, and DT. The model and serial number is located inside of the side access door on the right side of the grill. The grills are sold as either a four-burner 44-inch model or a six-burner 56-inch model, are made of high-grade stainless steel, and are equipped with a rear-mounted infrared burner and rotisserie device. Weber grills with a brand name other than Vieluxe or Summit are not included in this recall.
Sold at: Hardware, home improvement and appliance stores and specialty dealers nationwide sold the Summit from August 2002 through August 2003 for between $900 and $1,700 and the Vieluxe from January 2001 through July 2003 for between $4,000 and $6,000.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Contact Weber-Stephen to receive a free replacement thermometer. Consumers should not use the grill until the replacement thermometer has been installed in accordance with the instructions.
Consumer Contact: Call Weber-Stephen toll-free at (866) 249-3237 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.weber.com.
Media Contact: Nancy Misch, Weber-Stephen, at (847) 202-2773.
Contact Weber-Stephen to receive a free replacement thermometer. Consumers should not use the grill until the replacement thermometer has been installed in accordance with the instructions.
The company has received five reports of thermometers breaking, resulting in two injuries.
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