CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, The Brinkmann Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Gas Grills
Published: September 13, 2005Recall ID: 05266Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The regulators on these gas grills, the components that control the amount of gas released to the burner, could leak gas when attached to certain liquid propane tanks. This poses a risk of fire and burn injuries.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves Brinkmann-brand and Charmglow-brand gas grills. The regulator is attached to the side of the grills. Only grills that have regulators with the name "GDA" are affected by this recall. The grills have three to six burners and the name "Brinkmann" or "Charmglow" on the lid.
Affected Products
Brinkmann-brand and Charmglow-brand Gas Grills manufactured by Brinkmann
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-The-Brinkmann-Corporation-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Gas-Grills |
| Title | CPSC, The Brinkmann Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Gas Grills |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e9ae1f1dd9274bee9dd9951733a12f3e.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Gas Grill |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/4434a1648f8145f8a0944d0895ad6776.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Gas Grill Regulator |
| Hazards › Name | The regulators on these gas grills, the components that control the amount of gas released to the burner, could leak gas when attached to certain liquid propane tanks. This poses a risk of fire and burn injuries. |
| Injuries › Name | The Brinkmann Corporation has received two reports of a small flame, reportedly due to gas leaking, at or near the propane cylinder. No injuries or property damage have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Brinkmann-brand and Charmglow-brand Gas Grills manufactured by Brinkmann |
| Products › Type | Grills, Smokers & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1979 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 130,000 |
| Recall I D | 3013 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers with grills that have the "GDA" regulator should contact Brinkmann to receive a free repair kit or replacement hose regulator assembly. |
| Retailers › Name | Home centers, sporting goods and hardware stores nationwide, from January 2005 through September 2005, for between $150 and $900. |
| Recall Date | 2005-09-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves Brinkmann-brand and Charmglow-brand gas grills. The regulator is attached to the side of the grills. Only grills that have regulators with the name "GDA" are affected by this recall. The grills have three to six burners and the name "Brinkmann" or "Charmglow" on the lid. |
| Recall Number | 05266 |
| Manufacturers › 1 › Name | The Brinkmann Corporation, of Dallas, Texas |
| Manufacturers › 2 › Name | Zhonghshan GDA Gas Valve Co. Ltd., of China |
| Consumer Contact | Call Brinkmann toll-free at (800) 675-5301 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can log on to the company's Web site at www.brinkmann.net to request a repair kit. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-11-05T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
Overview
- Recalling FirmThe Brinkmann Corporation, of Dallas, Texas, Zhonghshan GDA Gas Valve Co. Ltd., of China