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CPSC, The Coleman Company, Inc. Announce the Recall to Repair Coleman® Gas Grills and Patio Heaters

U.S. CPSCFireSold on Lowe'sSep 8, 2005
Recalled Gas Grill Model 5100
Recalled Gas Grill Model 5100
Recalled Gas Grill Model 5300
Recalled Gas Grill Model 5300
Recalled Gas Grill Model 5400
Recalled Gas Grill Model 5400
Recalled Gas Grill Model 5600
Recalled Gas Grill Model 5600
Recalled Gas Grill Model 6000
Recalled Gas Grill Model 6000
Recalled Gas Grill Model 7700
Recalled Gas Grill Model 7700

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Hazard

The regulators on these products can leak propane when the propane cylinder is turned on and the product is not in use. This can pose a fire or explosion hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the grills and heaters immediately and contact Coleman for a free replacement regulator assembly. Once the regulator is replaced, the grill or heater may be used.

Incidents & injuries

Coleman has received 98 reports of these regulators leaking propane. Coleman has received no reports of injuries or property damage.

Product description

The recall includes Coleman® Gas Grills with model numbers 5100, 5300, 5400, 5600, 6000 and 7700, and Coleman® Patio Heater with model number 5040. The model name and number can be found directly on the front of the grills and on the inside cover of the heaters.

Sold on

Lowe's, Expo Design Centers and various pool and patio retailers nationwide. The grills were sold from January 2004 through July 2005 for between $270 and $1,260. The patio heaters were sold from June 2004 through July 2005 for between $500 and $600.

Contact the company

Call The Coleman Company, Inc. toll-free at (866) 584-8587 anytime, or log on to the company's Web site at www.coleman.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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