CPSCGeneral Alert
Onward Manufacturing Recalls Gas Grills Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
Published: May 5, 2008Recall ID: 08261Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The bottom of the cook box that contains the burners can melt or crack as a result of a grease fire. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall includes the Signet, Sovereign and Sovereign XL series gas grills. Signet series (model #'s starting with 986xxx) 400 sq. inch cooking surface with 3 burners and drop-down shelves; includes models with side and rear burners Sovereign series (model #'s starting with 987xxx) 450 sq. inch cooking surface with 3 burners and drop-down shelves; includes models with side and rear burners. Sovereign XL series (model #'s starting with 988xxx) 600 sq. inch cooking surface with 4 burners and drop-down shelves. The model number can be located on the back panel of the grill.
Affected Products
Broil King Gas Grills
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Onward-Manufacturing-Recalls-Gas-Grills-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazard |
| Title | Onward Manufacturing Recalls Gas Grills Due to Fire and Burn Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/50c4bf8aad4644ce822229aeb257874f.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Broil King Gas Grills |
| Hazards › Name | The bottom of the cook box that contains the burners can melt or crack as a result of a grease fire. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Broil King Gas Grills |
| Products › Type | Grills, Smokers & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1979 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 4,800 |
| Recall I D | 4284 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the grill immediately and contact Onward Manufacturing for a free repair kit. |
| Retailers › Name | Independent retailers nationwide from February 2006 through April 2008 for between $450 and $700. |
| Recall Date | 2008-05-05T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall includes the Signet, Sovereign and Sovereign XL series gas grills. Signet series (model #'s starting with 986xxx) 400 sq. inch cooking surface with 3 burners and drop-down shelves; includes models with side and rear burners Sovereign series (model #'s starting with 987xxx) 450 sq. inch cooking surface with 3 burners and drop-down shelves; includes models with side and rear burners. Sovereign XL series (model #'s starting with 988xxx) 600 sq. inch cooking surface with 4 burners and drop-down shelves. The model number can be located on the back panel of the grill. |
| Recall Number | 08261 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Onward Manufacturing Co., of Ontario, Canada |
| Consumer Contact | For further information, visit the firm's Web site at www.broilkingbbq.com or call toll-free at (866) 434-7455 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Canada |