Char-Broil® Gas Patio Bistro® Grills

CPSC Recall #13-264 — August 15, 2013

Recall #13-264 Date: August 15, 2013 Remedy: Repair

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