Char-Broil® Gas Patio Bistro® Grills
CPSC Recall #13-264 — August 15, 2013
Product
Char-Broil® Gas Patio Bistro® Grills
Description
The single-burner propane gas grills have ignition problems and can ignite unexpectedly. Burns reported
Hazard
The electronic ignition on the grill can ignite unexpectedly, posing a burn hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
Char-Broil has received 26 reports of the burner flame going out and then unexpectedly reigniting when the consumer turned the control knob to "OFF." The 26 reports include four reports of burns, including one with burns to the nose, chin and hair, and seven other reports of "burned" or "singed" hair.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the grills and contact Char-Broil for instructions on how to order and install a free repair kit.
Units Affected
About 69,300 in the U.S. and 1,900 in Canada
Sold At
Hardware stores and other retailers nationwide, including Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Sears, Target, True Value and online from Amazon.com from September 2010 to June 2013 for about for about $175 for the full size grill and $135 for the table top grill.
Manufactured In
China