Sagittarius Sporting Goods Recalls Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores for Fire, Burn Hazards

Recalled May 3, 2007 · CPSC recall 07180 · Sagittarius Sporting Goods

Hazard

Some of these grills could be missing a hose that connects the grill manifold to the side burner, which poses a risk of fires and burn injuries to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should inspect their grills before initial use to determine whether the hose that attaches to the side burner is missing. If it is, do not use the grill and contact Sagittarius. Sagittarius will inspect the grill and install a free replacement hose.

Units

About 36,500

Incidents / injuries

About 30,000 of these grills in inventory have already been inspected, and 17 units were found to have missing hoses and repaired. No injuries or consumer incidents have been reported.

Description

The recall involves 25 inch by 18 inch Perfect Flame brand, four-burner, stainless steel gas grills with date codes JU, JV, JW, JX, JY, or JZ. The name "Perfect Flame" is on the grill hood. The model number, 2518SL, and the date code are located on a label inside the left front door of the grill.

What to do

Contact

Call Sagittarius toll-free at (888) 804-7455 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday.

Product

Perfect Flame Four-Burner Gas Grills

Manufacturer(s)

Sagittarius Sporting Goods, of China

Imported by

L G Sourcing Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.

Retailers

Lowe's retail outlets nationwide from September 2006 through February 2007 for about $400.

Made in

China

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