CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Grand Hall Announce Recall of Gas Grills to Repair Temperature Gauges
Published: February 19, 2004Recall ID: 04085Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
If moisture gets inside the temperature gauge, the glass cover on the gauge can break, posing a risk of injury to people nearby.
Product Description & Identification
The recall includes Bakers & Chefs® grills with model numbers Y0655 and Y0656; Members Mark® grills with model number Y0660; and Kenmore grills with model numbers 15221 and 15223. The model number can be located on a silver ID tag on the back or side of the grill head. The recalled grills are stainless steel construction or painted steel and have the brand name on the front control panel or on the grill lid. The Bakers & Chefs® grills have two casters, two wheels and two side shelves. The Members Mark® grill has four casters, two side shelves and a side burner. The Kenmore grills have four casters.
Affected Products
Bakers & Chefs®, Members Mark®, and Kenmore models Gas Barbecue Grills
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Grand-Hall-Announce-Recall-of-Gas-Grills-to-Repair-Temperature-Gauges- |
| Title | CPSC, Grand Hall Announce Recall of Gas Grills to Repair Temperature Gauges |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/kenmore-grill.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Kenmore gas grill |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/kenmore-grill-gauge.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Kenmore gas grill temperature gauge |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/bakers-chef-grill.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Bakers & Chefs® gas grill |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/bakers-chef-grill-gauge.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled Bakers & Chefs® gas grill temperature gauge |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/members-mark-grill.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Recalled Members Mark® gas grill |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/members-mark-grill-gauge.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Recalled Members Mark® gas grill temperature gauge |
| Hazards › Name | If moisture gets inside the temperature gauge, the glass cover on the gauge can break, posing a risk of injury to people nearby. |
| Injuries › Name | Grand Hall Enterprise Co. Ltd. has received eight reports of temperature gauges breaking, two of which resulted in minor injuries. |
| Products › Name | Bakers & Chefs®, Members Mark®, and Kenmore models Gas Barbecue Grills |
| Products › Type | Grills, Smokers & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1979 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 162,000 |
| Recall I D | 2575 |
| Remedies › Name | Owners of the recalled grills will receive a free repair kit or replacement temperature gauge directly from the company. The repair kit will consist of a "Glass-Gard" protective film and instructions on how to place the film on the glass covering of the gauge. Testing confirms that the glass does not explode when the Glass-Gard is in place. Consumers should not use the grill until the Glass-Gard has been installed in accordance with the instructions. |
| Retailers › Name | SAM'S CLUB® and Sears stores nationwide, from April 2001 through December 2002. The Members Mark® grills sold for about $1,500. The other grills sold for between $249 and $299. |
| Recall Date | 2004-02-19T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall includes Bakers & Chefs® grills with model numbers Y0655 and Y0656; Members Mark® grills with model number Y0660; and Kenmore grills with model numbers 15221 and 15223. The model number can be located on a silver ID tag on the back or side of the grill head. The recalled grills are stainless steel construction or painted steel and have the brand name on the front control panel or on the grill lid. The Bakers & Chefs® grills have two casters, two wheels and two side shelves. The Members Mark® grill has four casters, two side shelves and a side burner. The Kenmore grills have four casters. |
| Recall Number | 04085 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Grand Hall Enterprise Co. Ltd., of Taiwan |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers who have not received a repair kit or need assistance performing the repair should call Grand Hall at (888) 735- 5709 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on the Grand Hall website at www.grandhall.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-01-28T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |