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CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Red Devil Gas Grills Sold at Wal-Mart

Recalled July 19, 2002 · CPSC recall 02206 · Wal-Mart

Recalled Red Devil gas grill
Hazard
The product's design allows consumers to light the grill at an air intake tube, instead of at the burner. Though the grill appears to function normally, gas inside the air intake tube ignites. The tube can reach temperatures of up to 750 degrees Fahrenheit and present a burn hazard to consumers. In some earlier grills, the heat produced by lighting the grill at the air intake tube damaged the plastic support piece and caused the grill to fall to the ground. When it collapses, flames from the grill can burn nearby consumers and ignite surrounding combustibles.
Remedy
CPSC urges consumers to stop using these grills immediately. Consumers who purchased Red Devil gas grills from Wal-Mart can return them to the store for a refund. Consumers who purchased their Red Devil Gas Grills from a retailer other than Wal-Mart should contact the retailer. If that retailer does not provide a refund, repair or replacement for the grill, consumers should contact CPSC. Additionally, consumers who are aware of any incidents with these grills or who want additional information also should contact CPSC.
Units
About 60,000
Incidents / injuries
There have been 44 reports of consumers suffering burns to legs, hands and fingers, including reports of some third degree burns, after the grills collapsed during use. More than 1,000 consumers returned their grills to the manufacturer because the grills collapsed. There have been no reports of incidents or injuries involving these grills sold by Wal-Mart.

Description

These red metal gas grills have a tripod stand. They have a logo on the label of the lid and grill base showing a devil cooking at a grill with the writing, "Red Devil." The lid also reads "The Portable Outdoor Kitchen." The black plastic base, above the tripod, reads "QUANTUM HOMEWARES." Components sold with the grill include a heat plate, an oversized skillet with handles, a table-safe serving trivet, and carrying totes. They were manufactured in Hong Kong.

What to do

CPSC urges consumers to stop using these grills immediately. Consumers who purchased Red Devil gas grills from Wal-Mart can return them to the store for a refund. Consumers who purchased their Red Devil Gas Grills from a retailer other than Wal-Mart should contact the retailer. If that retailer does not provide a refund, repair or replacement for the grill, consumers should contact CPSC. Additionally, consumers who are aware of any incidents with these grills or who want additional information also should contact CPSC.

Contact

For more information, consumers can call Wal-Mart Customer Service at (800) WALMART anytime, or visit Wal-Mart's website at www.walmart.com

Product
Red Devil gas grills
Manufacturer(s)
Quantum North America Inc., of Encino, Calif. · e4L Inc., of Encino, Calif.
Imported by
Wal-Mart Stores, of Bentonville, Ark.
Retailers
Quantum and e4L sold these grills directly to consumers through television infomercials, from about May 1998 through January 1999, for about $160. This recall only includes grills sold at Wal-Mart.
Made in
Hong Kong

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