Eastwind Industries Recalls Kuuma Stow and Go Grills Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at West Marine Stores
USEastwind Industries Recalls Kuuma Stow and Go Grills Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at West Marine Stores
Reason for Recall / Hazard
If the fuel container is not completely threaded on the regulator during installation, the propane tanks can leak fuel. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Kuuma IR Stow and Go barbecue grills. The rectangle grill is stainless steel with the word "Kuuma" embossed on the front. The grill's main housing measures 18 ½ inches long x 8 ½ inches tall x 10 inches deep. Model number 83726 is printed on the barcode label affixed to the packaging.
Affected Products
Kuuma IR Stow and Go Grills
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Eastwind-Industries-Recalls-Kuuma-Stow-and-Go-Grills-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-West-Marine-Stores |
| Title | Eastwind Industries Recalls Kuuma Stow and Go Grills Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at West Marine Stores |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f05503dffe12431ca21ff81e98da17b1.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Picture of Recalled Grill |
| Hazards › Name | If the fuel container is not completely threaded on the regulator during installation, the propane tanks can leak fuel. This poses a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Eastwind Industries has received three reports of fires from leaking propane tanks, resulting in reports of minor burns to the hands. |
| Products › Name | Kuuma IR Stow and Go Grills |
| Products › Type | Grills, Smokers & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1979 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 4,600 |
| Recall I D | 194 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled barbecue grills and contact Eastwind for a new operator's manual with revised graphic installation instructions. Consumers will also receive a new tool to use for maintenance and cleaning of the fuel system. |
| Importers › Name | Eastwind Industries Inc., of San Leandro, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | West Marine stores nationwide from January 2009 through August 2009 for between $100 and $140. |
| Recall Date | 2010-04-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Kuuma IR Stow and Go barbecue grills. The rectangle grill is stainless steel with the word "Kuuma" embossed on the front. The grill's main housing measures 18 ½ inches long x 8 ½ inches tall x 10 inches deep. Model number 83726 is printed on the barcode label affixed to the packaging. |
| Recall Number | 10196 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Eastwind Industries toll-free at (866) 995-8862 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.kuumaproducts.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Thailand |
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