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CPSC and Sunbeam Products Inc. Announce Recall of Gas Grills With Side Burners

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsSold on The Home DepotNov 5, 1998
Grillmaster gas grill with side burner
Grillmaster gas grill with side burner
Grillmaster logo
Grillmaster logo

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The side burner's propane gas hose can twist up toward the aluminum casting of the grill, causing overheating and melting of the hose. Gas leakage or a fire could result from the hose damage.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled grills immediately and call Sunbeam to receive a free retrofit kit. The retrofit kit contains a wire bracket guard and instructions for easy installation that will correctly position the side burner's propane gas hose.

Incidents & injuries

Sunbeam Products received one complaint from a consumer who requested a replacement hose due to damage caused from the heat of the grill casting. There have been no reports of injuries associated with these grills.

Product description

The recalled grills are black and have a side burner for cooking, similar to a gas-range stove top. The model numbers of the grills are: 56GR8, 560R8, 562D1, 562D9, GC548517, GG546517, GS544417, GS544717, GS546517, GG546537 and GG547517. The complete model numbers can be found on the identification label on the back of the grill, and on the assembly instructions and parts list. The word, "GRILLMASTER" is written on the front of these grills. In March 1998, Sunbeam Products recalled grills with model numbers GG 461 EPB, GG 560 EPB, HG 560 EPB and GG 560 EPBS because of a similar hose placement hazard.

Sold on

Mass merchandise stores, such as Bradlees, Caldor, the Home Depot, Service Merchandise and Wal-Mart sold the grills nationwide, from 1996 through July 1998, for about $200 to $250.

Contact the company

Consumers may call Sunbeam toll-free at (800) 200-2300 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, 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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