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Fire / OverheatingMay 5, 2008CPSC #08261

Onward Manufacturing Recalls Gas Grills Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

Product
Grills
Units affected
4,800
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

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.

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.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

Canada

Where it was sold

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

Photos

Recalled Broil King Gas Grills
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