Onward Manufacturing Recalls Gas Grills Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

Recalled May 5, 2008 · CPSC recall 08261 · Onward

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.

Remedy

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

Units

About 4,800

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.

What to do

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

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.

Product

Broil King Gas Grills

Manufacturer(s)

Onward Manufacturing Co., of Ontario, Canada

Retailers

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

Made in

Canada

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