Cooks Outdoor® BBQ Grills
CPSC Recall #10-064 — December 9, 2009
Product
Cooks Outdoor® BBQ Grills
Description
This recall involves Cooks® brand outdoor BBQ grills. The grill has a digital thermometer on the hood, stainless steel top and a global LP regulator. Lot number 780-2176 is printed on the underside of the grill's stand.
Hazard
The drip pan on the grill does not allow for adequate drainage, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received 11 reports of fires resulting from inadequate drainage. No injuries reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills. To ensure the grills are not useable, consumers should remove the gas regulator and hose assembly. All consumers (whether they purchased the item online or at a JCPenney retail stores) should return the regulator and hose to the Catalog/Customer Service Desk at any JCPenney store for a full refund. Consumers should contact JCPenney for instructions on how to disconnect the gas regulator and hose.
Units Affected
About 5,600
Sold At
JCPenney stores nationwide and online at www.jcp.com from February 2009 through September 2009 for between $190 and $600.
Importer
JCPenney Purchasing Corp., of Plano, Texas
Manufactured In
China