Master Forge Gas Grills

CPSC Recall #13-028 — November 5, 2012

Recall #13-028 Date: November 5, 2012 Remedy: Label

Product

Master Forge Gas Grills

Description

If improperly assembled, the hose connecting the gas tank to the regulator can come into contact with the burner box and cause a fire.

Hazard

If improperly installed, the hose connecting the gas tank and regulator to the burner control can touch the burner box and cause the hose to melt and rupture when the grill is lit. This poses a fire and burn hazard.

Incidents / Injuries

Guangdong Vanward is aware of two reports of hoses melting and rupturing. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the grill and inspect the grill to make sure that the gas hose runs along the outside of the grill cabinet and passes through the round hole in the side panel. Consumers should contact Guangdong Vanward Electric for revised instructions and a warning label to apply to the grill that shows how to properly install the hose and the regulator.

Units Affected

About 37,000 in the U.S.

Sold At

Lowe's stores nationwide from November 2011 through May 2012 for about $270.

Manufactured In

China