The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below,
today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should
stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Broil King Gas Grills
Units: About 4,800
Manufacturer: Onward Manufacturing Co., of Ontario, Canada
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.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
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 at: Independent retailers nationwide from February 2006 through April 2008 for
between $450 and $700.
Manufactured in: Canada
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the grill immediately and contact Onward
Manufacturing for a free repair kit.
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.
Monday, May 5, 2008
Onward Manufacturing Recalls Gas Grills Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
Posted by Georgia Front Page.com at 4:42 PM
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