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Broil King Gas Grills

CPSC Recall #08-261 — May 4, 2008

Recall #08-261 Date: May 4, 2008 Remedy: Repair

Product

Broil King Gas Grills

Description

This recall includes the Signet, Sovereign and Sovereign XL series gas grills.Signet series(model #'s starting with 986xxx)400 sq. inch cooking surface with 3 burners and drop-down shelves; includes models with side and rear burnersSovereign series(model #'s starting with 987xxx)450 sq. inch cooking surface with 3 burners and drop-down shelves; includes models with side and rear burners.Sovereign XL series(model #'s starting with 988xxx)600 sq. inch cooking surface with 4 burners and drop-down shelves.The model number can be located on the back panel of the grill.

Hazard

The bottom of the cook box that contains the burners can melt or crack as a result of a grease fire. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Incidents / Injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the grill immediately and contact Onward Manufacturing for a free repair kit.

Units Affected

About 4,800

Sold At

Independent retailers nationwide from February 2006 through April 2008 for between $450 and $700.

Manufacturer

Onward Manufacturing Co., of Ontario, Canada

Manufactured In

Canada

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