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CPSC, The Brinkmann Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Gas Grills

Note: Firm is out of business. Please destroy and appropriately discard the recalled product.

  • Image of recalled grill and hose regulator
  • Image of recalled grill hose regulator
Name of Product:
Brinkmann-brand and Charmglow-brand Gas Grills manufactured by Brinkmann
Hazard:

The regulators on these gas grills, the component that controls the amount of gas released to the burner, could leak gas when attached to certain liquid propane tanks. This poses a risk of fire and burn injuries.

Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
September 13, 2005
Units:

About 130,000

Consumer Contact

Call Brinkmann toll-free at (800) 675-5301 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can log on to the company's Web site at www.brinkmann.net to request a repair kit.

Recall Details

Description:

The recall involves Brinkmann-brand and Charmglow-brand gas grills. The regulator is attached to the side of the grills. Only grills that have regulators with the name "GDA" are affected by this recall. The grills have three to six burners and the name "Brinkmann" or "Charmglow" on the lid.

Remedy:

Consumers with grills that have the "GDA" regulator should contact Brinkmann to receive a free repair kit or replacement hose regulator assembly.

Incidents/Injuries:

The Brinkmann Corporation has received two reports of a small flame reportedly due to gas leaking at or near the propane cylinder. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Sold At:
Home centers, sporting goods and hardware stores nationwide from January 2005 through September 2005 for between $150 and $900.
Manufacturer(s):
Grill Manufacturer: The Brinkmann Corporation, of Dallas, TexasRegulator Manufacturer: Zhonghshan GDA Gas Valve Co. Ltd., of China
Recall number:
05-266

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. Since the CPSC was established more than 50 years ago, it has worked to ensure the safety of consumer products, which has contributed to a decline in injuries associated with these products.

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