CPSC, Nexgrill Industries Announce Recall to Repair Gas Grills Sold Exclusively At Home Depot

Recalled September 8, 2005 · CPSC recall 05262 · Nexgrill

Hazard

The hose connecting the propane tank with the manifold can run up too close to the firebox. The heat from the firebox can damage the hose, causing it to leak gas. The release of gas creates a fire risk that could cause injury and property damage.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the gas grill and contact Nexgrill Customer Service to receive a free, self-installation repair kit.

Units

About 86,000

Incidents / injuries

Nexgrill has received five reports of fires involving hoses leaking gas and more than 45 additional reports of incidents involving possible gas leaks.

Description

The recalled Charmglow® Gas Grills have a model number of 720-0036-HD-05, which can be found on the back of the grill. The stainless steel grill is designed to be used with propane gas. The name of the grill is located at the left corner of the exterior of the main burner lid. A temperature gauge is located at the center of the main burner lid.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the gas grill and contact Nexgrill Customer Service to receive a free, self-installation repair kit.

Contact

Call Nexgrill toll-free at (888) 568-9888 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or log on to the company's Web site at http://0036.serorder.com

Product

Charmglow® Gas Grills

Distributed by

Nexgrill Industries Inc., of City of Industry, Calif.

Retailers

Home Depot stores nationwide, from November 2004 through June 2005, for about $350.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →