Blue Ember Gas Grills
CPSC Recall #09-020 — October 21, 2008
Product
Blue Ember Gas Grills
Description
The recall involves Blue Ember liquid propane (LP) or natural gas outdoor grills. The recalled model and serial numbers are listed below. The model and serial numbers are printed on a rating plate label on the rear of the grill. The cabinet style grill has two doors and is silver-colored and black or silver-colored and gray. "Blue Ember" is printed on the grill's hood.Model NumbersSerial NumbersFG50057 or FG5006908K018821-08K01894808K043658-008K04378508K018309-08K01869208K018693-08K01882008K044554-08K04468108K054921-08K05696808K026501-08K03317208K052233-08K05351208K057481-08K05786408K057765-08K06004508K033317-08K03806808K040117-08K04270808K044572-08K04788308K048790-08K05166908K000001-08K00064008K007425-08K00780808K053641-08K05492008K000641-08K00076808U042773-08U04680408K006915-08K00704208K044042-08K04429708K048396-08K04852308K007299-08K00742608K044298-08K04442508K018949-08K01933208K016003-08K01625808K017797-08K01792408K044426-08K04455308K048268-08K04839508K017925-08K01805208K042277-08K04263408K015875-08K01600208K053385-08K05364008K007043-08K00729808K038069-08K03819608K051926-08K05205208K060193-08K060320
Hazard
The gas grills can be assembled improperly exposing the gas burner hoses to excessive heat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
Fiesta has received 14 reports of grill fires. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the grills, and inspect the burner hoses to make sure they have been properly assembled. If the hose is to the rear of the installed heat shield, the grill has been improperly assembled and consumers should contact Fiesta for replacement hoses, assembly instructions, and if necessary, for assistance in examining the grill.
Units Affected
About 47,000
Sold At
Various home centers and retailers nationwide from November 2007 through June 2008 for about $450.
Manufacturer
Keesung Manufacturing Co. Ltd. and Unisplendor Corp., of China
Importer
Fiesta Gas Grills, of Dickson, Tenn.
Manufactured In
China