CPSC, Williams-Sonoma Inc. Announce Recall of Portable Gas Grills
USCPSC, Williams-Sonoma Inc. Announce Recall of Portable Gas Grills
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The grills can be difficult or impossible to turn off and the temperature control can malfunction. This poses fire, burn, and explosion hazards to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The grill is made of rust-resistant stainless steel and folds like a suitcase, with built-in handles. It measures 23 inches long by 8 inches high. The grill has a 20,000-BTU propane-gas burner with adjustable temperature controls. The control is a black round knob with white writing that reads in part "HIGH, LOW, MED, OFF". A label on the grill reads "Model #15-3597291, READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE LIGHTING, and MADE IN CHINA."
Affected Products
"Suitcase Grill" propane gas grill
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2000/CPSC-Williams-Sonoma-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Portable-Gas-Grills |
| Title | CPSC, Williams-Sonoma Inc. Announce Recall of Portable Gas Grills |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/suitcase-grill.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled "Suitcase Grill" propane gas grill |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/suitcase-grill-2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled "Suitcase Grill" propane gas grill |
| Hazards › Name | The grills can be difficult or impossible to turn off and the temperature control can malfunction. This poses fire, burn, and explosion hazards to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Williams-Sonoma and CPSC have received two reports of consumers being unable to shut off the propane gas flow. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | "Suitcase Grill" propane gas grill |
| Products › Type | Grills, Smokers & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1979 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 950 |
| Recall I D | 1989 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the grills immediately, and return them to Williams-Sonoma for a full refund and a $50 gift certificate. The firm will reimburse consumers for shipping, and will retrieve the grills from consumers' homes, upon request. |
| Retailers › Name | Williams-Sonoma stores, in addition to the Williams-Sonoma catalog and website, sold the grills nationwide, from March 2000 through July 2000, for about $200. |
| Recall Date | 2000-08-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | The grill is made of rust-resistant stainless steel and folds like a suitcase, with built-in handles. It measures 23 inches long by 8 inches high. The grill has a 20,000-BTU propane-gas burner with adjustable temperature controls. The control is a black round knob with white writing that reads in part "HIGH, LOW, MED, OFF". A label on the grill reads "Model #15-3597291, READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE LIGHTING, and MADE IN CHINA." |
| Distributors › Name | Williams-Sonoma Inc., of San Francisco, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 00161 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Williams-Sonoma toll free at (888) 779-5173 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Saturday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-08-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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