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Turbo Sport Portable Infrared LP Gas Grills

CPSC Recall #06-095 — February 22, 2006

Recall #06-095 Date: February 22, 2006

Product

Turbo Sport Portable Infrared LP Gas Grills

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Barbeques Galore Inc., of Lake Forest, Calif. is recalling about 1,800 Turbo Sport Portable Infrared LP Gas Grills. The grills have faulty regulators that can release too much gas to the burner causing an excessive burner flame. This also poses a risk of gas leaks, fires and explosions if an ignition source is present.Name of Product: Turbo Sport Portable Infrared LP Gas GrillsUnits: About 1,800Distributor: Barbeques Galore Inc., of Lake Forest, Calif.Hazard: The grills have faulty regulators that can release too much gas to the burner causing an excessive burner flame. This also poses a risk of gas leaks, fires and explosions if an ignition source is present.Incidents/Injuries: There have been 18 reports of excessive flame or the regulator shutting off. No injuries have been reported.Description: The Turbo Sport Portable Infrared LP Gas Grill is model number IR600; the model number is not identified on the grill. The Turbo Sport measures 16.5-inches long by 14-inches wide and 12-inches high. The portable grill is constructed of stainless steel with an attached stainless steel hood. The "Turbo Sport" nameplate is on the front panel of the grill. No other barbecue with the "Turbo" name is affected by this recall.Sold at: Barbeques Galore Inc. stores nationwide from August 2004 through August 2005 for between $170 and $200.Manufactured in: TaiwanRemedy: Consumers should stop using these grills and return the regulator to a Barbeques Galore retail store for a replacement, or contact Barbeques Galore Customer Service to have a replacement regulator sent to them.Consumer Contact: Call Barbeques Galore Inc toll-free at (800) 752-3085 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. For additional information on this product, consumers can visit the Barbeques Galore Web site at www.bbqgalore.com.

Hazard

The grills have faulty regulators that can release too much gas to the burner causing an excessive burner flame. This also poses a risk of gas leaks, fires and explosions if an ignition source is present.

Incidents / Injuries

There have been 18 reports of excessive flame or the regulator shutting off. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these grills and return the regulator to a Barbeques Galore retail store for a replacement, or contact Barbeques Galore Customer Service to have a replacement regulator sent to them.

Units Affected

About 1,800

Sold At

Barbeques Galore Inc. stores nationwide from August 2004 through August 2005 for between $170 and $200.

Manufactured In

Taiwan

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a remedy. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.

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