Recall: The Brinkmann Corporation Recall to Repair Gas Grills
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2005 Release #05-266 |
Firm's Hotline: (800) 675-5301 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
CPSC, The Brinkmann Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Gas Grills
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recalls in voluntary cooperation with the firms listed below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.Name of Product: Brinkmann-brand and Charmglow-brand Gas Grills manufactured by Brinkmann
Units: About 130,000
Grill Manufacturer: The Brinkmann Corporation, of Dallas, Texas
Regulator Manufacturer: Zhonghshan GDA Gas Valve Co. Ltd., of China
Hazard: The regulators on these gas grills, the component that controls 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.
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.
Sold at: Home centers, sporting goods and hardware stores nationwide from January 2005 through September 2005 for between $150 and $900.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers with grills that have the "GDA" regulator should contact Brinkmann to receive a free repair kit or replacement hose regulator assembly.
Consumer 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.
