Gas grills and liquid propane (LP) regulators
CPSC Recall #17-233 — September 26, 2017
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 17-233 |
| Recall Date | September 26, 2017 |
| Remedy Type | Repair |
| 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) |
| Importer | Saber Grills LLC, of Columbus, Ga. |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| 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. |
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 Instructions
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.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.
If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident — they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.