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Onward Manufacturing Recalls Gas Grills Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

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Recall Date:
May 05, 2008

Recall Details

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 5, 2008
Release #08-261

Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 434-7455

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Broil King Gas Grills

Units: About 4,800

Manufacturer: Onward Manufacturing Co., of Ontario, Canada

Hazard: The bottom of the cook box that contains the burners can melt or crack as a result of a grease fire. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Description: This recall includes the Signet, Sovereign and Sovereign XL series gas grills.

 

Signet series
(model #'s starting with 986xxx)
400 sq. inch cooking surface with 3 burners and drop-
down shelves; includes models with side and rear burners
Sovereign series
(model #'s starting with 987xxx)
450 sq. inch cooking surface with 3 burners and drop-
down shelves; includes models with side and rear burners.
Sovereign XL series
(model #'s starting with 988xxx)
600 sq. inch cooking surface with 4 burners and drop-
down shelves.

 

The model number can be located on the back panel of the grill.

Sold at: Independent retailers nationwide from February 2006 through April 2008 for between $450 and $700.

Manufactured in: Canada

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the grill immediately and contact Onward Manufacturing for a free repair kit.

Consumer Contact: For further information, visit the firm's Web site at www.broilkingbbq.com or call toll-free at (866) 434-7455 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

 

Picture of Recalled Broil King Gas Grills (Signet series - TOP Left, Sovereign series - TOP Right, Sovereign XL series - Bottom)

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