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Onward Manufacturing Recalls Gas Grills Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsMay 5, 2008
Recalled Broil King Gas Grills
Recalled Broil King Gas Grills

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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.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the grill immediately and contact Onward Manufacturing for a free repair kit.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

Independent retailers nationwide from February 2006 through April 2008 for between $450 and $700.

Contact the company

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.

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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