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CPSC, Marshall Gas Controls Announce Recall of LP-Gas Regulators Used on Gas Gri...

Published: September 25, 2003Recall ID: 03196Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Some of these regulators were assembled with an undersized seat disc that could become dislodged and leak propane gas. Propane gas is highly flammable and could ignite, causing a fire or explosion. Consumers should immediately close the valve on the service cylinder if LP-Gas leakage is detected.

Product Description & Identification

These low-pressure regulators control petroleum gas pressure in gas grills. The regulators are used with Char-Broil®, Kenmore® and Thermos® brand gas grills. There are two model gas regulators involved in the recall. Model 451 is a single outlet regulator used on grills with traditional burners in the main box. Model 452 is a dual outlet regulator used on grills with a side burner adjacent to the main box. The regulators have date codes printed on the valve body. Date codes included in the recall are 13-03/03-13, 14-03/03-14, 15-03/03-15, 16-03/03-16, 17-03/03-17 and 18-03/03-18. Brand Model Model Number CHAR-BROIL® "Quick Set" 463531503 463531703 463631703 463713303 463728403 463731803 "Big Easy" 463823303 463826803 "Patio Caddie" 475496003 KENMORE® "Wide Body""Diamond Flame" 415.162020 415.162040 415.16206 0415.162050 THERMOS® "Quick Set" 461631603 461631903 461633803 461733803

Affected Products

Marshall Gas Controls Model 451 and 452 LP-Gas regulators on Char-Broil®, Kenmore®, and Thermos® brand LP-Gas Grills (shipped to retailers between April 15, 2003 and May 6, 2003)

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Marshall-Gas-Controls-Announce-Recall-of-LP-Gas-Regulators-Used-on-Gas-Grills-
TitleCPSC, Marshall Gas Controls Announce Recall of LP-Gas Regulators Used on Gas Grills
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/gas-regulator-1.jpg
Images › 1 › CaptionRecalled gas regulator
Images › 2 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/gas-regulator-2.jpg
Images › 2 › CaptionRecalled gas regulator
Hazards › NameSome of these regulators were assembled with an undersized seat disc that could become dislodged and leak propane gas. Propane gas is highly flammable and could ignite, causing a fire or explosion. Consumers should immediately close the valve on the service cylinder if LP-Gas leakage is detected.
Injuries › NameNone reported.
Products › NameMarshall Gas Controls Model 451 and 452 LP-Gas regulators on Char-Broil®, Kenmore®, and Thermos® brand LP-Gas Grills (shipped to retailers between April 15, 2003 and May 6, 2003)
Products › TypeGrills, Smokers & Accessories
Products › Category I D1979
Products › Number Of Units35,000
Recall I D2447
Remedies › NameConsumers should immediately close the valve on the service cylinder if LP-gas leakage is detected and contact the Grill Service Center to receive a free replacement regulator.
Retailers › NameHome and appliance stores nationwide, from April 2003 through May 2003.
Recall Date2003-09-25T00:00:00
DescriptionThese low-pressure regulators control petroleum gas pressure in gas grills. The regulators are used with Char-Broil®, Kenmore® and Thermos® brand gas grills. There are two model gas regulators involved in the recall. Model 451 is a single outlet regulator used on grills with traditional burners in the main box. Model 452 is a dual outlet regulator used on grills with a side burner adjacent to the main box. The regulators have date codes printed on the valve body. Date codes included in the recall are 13-03/03-13, 14-03/03-14, 15-03/03-15, 16-03/03-16, 17-03/03-17 and 18-03/03-18. Brand Model Model Number CHAR-BROIL® "Quick Set" 463531503 463531703 463631703 463713303 463728403 463731803 "Big Easy" 463823303 463826803 "Patio Caddie" 475496003 KENMORE® "Wide Body""Diamond Flame" 415.162020 415.162040 415.16206 0415.162050 THERMOS® "Quick Set" 461631603 461631903 461633803 461733803
Distributors › NameMarshall Gas Controls, a division of S.H. Leggitt Company, of San Marcos, Texas
Recall Number03196
Consumer ContactCall the Grill Service Center at (800) 241-7548 anytime.
Last Publish Date2025-06-27T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryUnited States