Summit Gas Grills and Vieluxe Gas Grills
CPSC Recall #03-180 — September 9, 2003
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 03-180 |
| Recall Date | September 9, 2003 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | 43,000 (Summit); 1,450 (Vieluxe) |
| Manufacturer | Weber-Stephen Products Co., of Palatine, Ill. |
| Manufactured In | United States |
Where It Was Sold
| Hardware |
| home improvement and appliance stores and specialty dealers nationwide sold the Summit from August 2002 through August 2003 for between $900 and $1 |
| 700 and the Vieluxe from January 2001 through July 2003 for between $4 |
| 000 and $6 |
| 000. |
Product
Summit Gas Grills and Vieluxe Gas Grills
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Weber-Stephen Products Co., of Palatine, Ill., is voluntarily recalling 43,000 Summit Gas Grills and 1,450 Vieluxe Gas Grills. The glass cover and components on the grill's thermometer can break, posing a risk of injury to the user or those nearby.Name of product: Summit Gas Grills and Vieluxe Gas GrillsUnits: 43,000 (Summit); 1,450 (Vieluxe)Manufacturer: Weber-Stephen Products Co., of Palatine, Ill.Hazard: The glass cover and components on the grill's thermometer can break, posing a risk of injury to the user or those nearby.Incidents/Injuries: The company has received five reports of thermometers breaking, resulting in two injuries.Description: The Summit Gas Grills are stainless steel and have model numbers 5210001, 5310001, 5220001, 5320001, 5230001, 5330001, 5260001, 5360001, 5270001, 5370001, 5290001, and 5390001, with serial numbers beginning with the letters DT. The model and serial number is located on the outside right panel of the storage cart. The Summit grills are sold as either a four-burner Silver series or six-burner Gold series. The private labeled Vieluxe Gas Grills have model numbers 360201, 360102, 370201, 370102 and 370299, with serial numbers beginning with the letters DA, DU, and DT. The model and serial number is located inside of the side access door on the right side of the grill. The grills are sold as either a four-burner 44-inch model or a six-burner 56-inch model, are made of high-grade stainless steel, and are equipped with a rear-mounted infrared burner and rotisserie device. Weber grills with a brand name other than Vieluxe or Summit are not included in this recall.Sold at: Hardware, home improvement and appliance stores and specialty dealers nationwide sold the Summit from August 2002 through August 2003 for between $900 and $1,700 and the Vieluxe from January 2001 through July 2003 for between $4,000 and $6,000.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: Contact Weber-Stephen to receive a free replacement thermometer. Consumers should not use the grill until the replacement thermometer has been installed in accordance with the instructions.Consumer Contact: Call Weber-Stephen toll-free at (866) 249-3237 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.weber.com.Media Contact: Nancy Misch, Weber-Stephen, at (847) 202-2773.
Hazard
The glass cover and components on the grill's thermometer can break, posing a risk of injury to the user or those nearby.
Incidents & Injuries
The company has received five reports of thermometers breaking, resulting in two injuries.
Remedy Instructions
Contact Weber-Stephen to receive a free replacement thermometer. Consumers should not use the grill until the replacement thermometer has been installed in accordance with the instructions.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.