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CPSC, The Coleman Company, Inc. Announce the Recall to Repair Coleman® Gas Grills and Patio Heaters

  • Recalled Grill Model 5100
  • Recalled Grill Model 5300
  • Recalled Grill Model 5400
  • Recalled Grill Model 5600
  • Recalled Grill Model 6000
  • Recalled Grill Model 7700
  • Recalled Patio Heater 5040
Name of Product:
Coleman® Gas Grills and Patio Heaters
Hazard:

The regulators on these products can leak propane when the propane cylinder is turned on and the product is not in use. This can pose a fire or explosion hazard.

Recall Date:
September 08, 2005
Units:

About 124,000 grills and about 6,200 heaters

Consumer Contact

Call The Coleman Company, Inc. toll-free at (866) 584-8587 anytime, or log on to the company's Web site at www.coleman.com.

Recall Details

Description:

The recall includes Coleman® Gas Grills with model numbers 5100, 5300, 5400, 5600, 6000 and 7700, and Coleman® Patio Heater with model number 5040. The model name and number can be found directly on the front of the grills and on the inside cover of the heaters.

Remedy:

Consumers should stop using the grills and heaters immediately and contact Coleman for a free replacement regulator assembly. Once the regulator is replaced, the grill or heater may be used.

Incidents/Injuries:

Coleman has received 98 reports of these regulators leaking propane. Coleman has received no reports of injuries or property damage.

Sold At:
Lowes, Expo Design Centers and various pool and patio retailers nationwide. The grills were sold from January 2004 through July 2005 for between $270 and $1,260. The patio heaters were sold from June 2004 through July 2005 for between $500 and $600.
Manufacturer(s):
Grill and Heater Manufacturer: The Coleman Company, Inc., of Wichita, Kan.Regulator Manufacturer: TPA Metals and Machinery of China
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
05-261

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About the U.S. CPSC

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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