CPSC, The Brinkmann Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Gas Grills

Recalled September 13, 2005 · CPSC recall 05266 · The Brinkmann

Hazard

The regulators on these gas grills, the components that control 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

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

Units

About 130,000

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.

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.

What to do

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

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.

Product

Brinkmann-brand and Charmglow-brand Gas Grills manufactured by Brinkmann

Manufacturer(s)

The Brinkmann Corporation, of Dallas, Texas · Zhonghshan GDA Gas Valve Co. Ltd., of China

Retailers

Home centers, sporting goods and hardware stores nationwide, from January 2005 through September 2005, for between $150 and $900.

Made in

China

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