Gas grills and liquid propane (LP) regulators
CPSC Recall #17-233 — September 26, 2017
Product
Gas grills and liquid propane (LP) regulators
Description
This recall involves Model RA329 LP regulators with a date code in the range of 1120 to 1344, which were:sold with certain SABER LP grills, warranty part kits, and natural gas to LP conversion kits;installed as warranty or service parts in certain other SABER LP grills; orinstalled in SABER natural gas grills and burners if they have been converted to use LP instead of natural gas.The model number of the grill is located on a rating label located on the underside of the grease tray. The regulator date code is stamped on the regulator adjacent to the gas tank connection, and the regulator model number is on the center of the regulator. Model numbers included in this recall are listed below. Liquid Propane (LP) GrillsModel NumberGrill DescriptionR33CC0312SABER® 330 LP Cast Grill with Stainless InsertR33SC0012SABER® 330 LP Stainless GrillR33SC0012-A1SABER® 330 LP Stainless Grill - Partially Assembled w/ CoverR33SC0012-A2SABER® 330 LP Stainless Grill - Partially Assembled w/o CoverR50CC0312SABER® 500 LP Cast Grill with Stainless InsertR50CC0612SABER® 500 LP Cast Grill with Porcelain InsertR50SC0012SABER® 500 LP Stainless GrillR50SC0012-A1SABER® 500 LP Stainless Grill - Partially Assembled w/ CoverR50SC0012-A2SABER® 500 LP Stainless Grill - Partially Assembled w/o CoverR67SC0012SABER® 670 LP Stainless GrillR67SC0012-A1SABER® 670 LP Stainless Grill - Partially Assembled w/ CoverR67SC0012-A2SABER® 670 LP Stainless Grill - Partially Assembled w/o Cover Liquid Propane (LP) Grill Potentially Affected if Replacement Regulator InstalledModel NumberGrill DescriptionR50CC1715SABER® 500 L LP Cast Grill with Stainless Insert Liquid Propane (LP) Conversion Kit and Warranty/Service PartsModel NumberKit DescriptionA00AA0912SABER® Natural Gas to LP Conversion Kit55710672KIT, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Integrated Ignition55710654KIT, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Integrated Ignition55710666KIT, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Integrated Ignition55710845Kit, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Push Button Ignition55710846Kit, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Push Button Ignition55710843Kit, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Push Button Ignition55710613KIT, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Switch, Saber 33055710637KIT, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Switch55710680KIT, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Switch Natural Gas Grills and Burners if Converted to Use Liquid PropaneModel NumberDescription R50SB0412SABER® 500 NG Stainless Built-in GrillR67SB0312SABER® 670 NG Stainless Built-in GrillK00SB1814SABER® Natural Gas Dual Built-in Side Burner
Hazard
The grills’ LP regulator can allow gas to flow at a higher pressure than intended, which can result in a gas leak and flame burst from the burner knobs, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
Saber Grills has received 35 reports of regulators malfunctioning, including three reports of singed arms and two reports of burned or singed hair.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills and regulators and contact Saber for a free repair kit with installation instructions. A video on how to install the replacement components is available at: www.sabergrills.com/Support/SafetyBulletins.aspx.
Units Affected
About 18,800 grills and 2,900 warranty parts and conversion kits (in addition, 7,700 grills and 500 warranty parts and conversion kits were sold in Canada)
Sold At
Specialty outdoor living stores nationwide, including Family Leisure, Fortunoff Backyard Store, and Watson’s, and through authorized websites and catalogs including Bed, Bath & Beyond and Frontgate, from September 2011 to May 2017 for between $800 and $2,000. The price of the LP conversion kit ranges from $90 to $105. The warranty parts were also sold as service parts for between $50 and $110.
Importer
Saber Grills LLC, of Columbus, Ga.
Manufactured In
China