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Char-Broil Recalls Vertical Gas Smokers Due to Injury Hazard

Name: Char-Broil Recalls Vertical Gas Smokers Due to Injury Hazard
Brand: Ningbo Spring Communications of China
SKU: CPSC-10325
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: August 24, 2010Recall ID: 10325Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

When the temperature setting is in "low," the smoker's hose/valve/regulator (HVR) assembly does not allow sufficient gas to flow, causing the flame to extinguish. Gas continues to flow and build up inside the smoker. If the smoker is reignited the build-up of propane gas can cause an explosion that bursts the smoker's door open, posing an injury hazard.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves the Char-Broil vertical gas smokers with model number 07701413. The model number is printed on a metal tag located on the right rear leg of the smoker. The smoker measures 21.5" x 19.5" x 45.5" and weighs 75 pounds. A "G" inside a triangle is printed on the regulator (see photo).

Affected Products

Char-Broil vertical gas smokers

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Char-Broil-Recalls-Vertical-Gas-Smokers-Due-to-Injury-Hazard
Title	Char-Broil Recalls Vertical Gas Smokers Due to Injury Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/6d18a164a9114324bcaaafe8d7082c8e.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled gas smoker
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/379a92a854fe4c24b3043843433fcac2.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Regulator with a "G"
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/63d6dd64f652435581d8b3b3730967f4.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Side view of regulator
Hazards › Name	When the temperature setting is in "low," the smoker's hose/valve/regulator (HVR) assembly does not allow sufficient gas to flow, causing the flame to extinguish. Gas continues to flow and build up inside the smoker. If the smoker is reignited the build-up of propane gas can cause an explosion that bursts the smoker's door open, posing an injury hazard.
Injuries › Name	The company has received five reports of doors bursting open and hitting consumers. Injuries reported include burns to face and head, head concussion and cuts.
Products › Name	Char-Broil vertical gas smokers
Products › Type	Grills, Smokers & Accessories
Products › Category I D	1979
Products › Number Of Units	About 18,450
Recall I D	318
Remedies › Name	Consumers should stop using the recalled smokers and contact Char-Broil for a free replacement hose/valve/regulator assembly and installation instructions.
Importers › Name	Char-Broil LLC, of Columbus, Ga.
Retailers › Name	Walmart and various other retailers nationwide from March 2008 through June 2010 for about $140.
Recall Date	2010-08-24T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves the Char-Broil vertical gas smokers with model number 07701413. The model number is printed on a metal tag located on the right rear leg of the smoker. The smoker measures 21.5" x 19.5" x 45.5" and weighs 75 pounds. A "G" inside a triangle is printed on the regulator (see photo).
Recall Number	10325
Manufacturers › Name	Ningbo Spring Communications of China
Consumer Contact	For additional information, contact Char-Broil toll-free at (866) 671-7988 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.charbroil.com
Last Publish Date	2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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