CPSC, CFM Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Vermont Castings Five-Burner Barbeque Grills
USCPSC, CFM Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Vermont Castings Five-Burner Barbeque Grills
Recalling Firm: CFM Corporation, of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Gas leak and fire hazard. The burner tubes may not fit fully into the gas valves. If a consumer pulls on the console, the metal may flex and the gas valves may disconnect from the burners, releasing gas and creating a fire risk that could cause injury and property damage.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled grills have five burners and a label on the back of the cabinet, with the model number on the left side. Models CF9086 and VCS5000 are equipped with a side burner. Model CF9085 is not equipped with a side burner. Grills that do not have five burners and grills sold before 2004 are not affected by this recall. All of the affected grills were listed by Canadian Standards Association.
Affected Products
Five-burner Vermont Castings barbeque grills
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-CFM-Corporation-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Vermont-Castings-Five-Burner-Barbeque-Grills- |
| Title | CPSC, CFM Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Vermont Castings Five-Burner Barbeque Grills |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/vermont-castings-grill.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Vermont Castings barbeque grill |
| Hazards › Name | Gas leak and fire hazard. The burner tubes may not fit fully into the gas valves. If a consumer pulls on the console, the metal may flex and the gas valves may disconnect from the burners, releasing gas and creating a fire risk that could cause injury and property damage. |
| Injuries › Name | CFM Corporation has received 38 reports involving gas leaks. No injuries or property damage have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Five-burner Vermont Castings barbeque grills |
| Products › Type | Grills, Smokers & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1979 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 12,500 |
| Recall I D | 2819 |
| Remedies › Name | Firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard or destroy the product. |
| Retailers › Name | Model VCS5000 barbeque grills were sold at Vermont Castings dealers and distributors in Canada and the U.S. from January 2004 through September 2004 for between $899 and $1249. Models CF9085 and CF9086 were sold at The Home Depot in Canada and the U.S. from January 2004 through September 2004 for between $899 and $1249. |
| Recall Date | 2004-11-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled grills have five burners and a label on the back of the cabinet, with the model number on the left side. Models CF9086 and VCS5000 are equipped with a side burner. Model CF9085 is not equipped with a side burner. Grills that do not have five burners and grills sold before 2004 are not affected by this recall. All of the affected grills were listed by Canadian Standards Association. |
| Recall Number | 05044 |
| Manufacturers › Name | CFM Corporation, of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada |
| Consumer Contact | The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054). |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-08-26T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Canada |
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