Great Outdoors "Horizon" Gas Grills
CPSC Recall #03-173 — August 20, 2003
Product
Great Outdoors "Horizon" Gas Grills
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), CFM Keanall, of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada is voluntarily recalling Great Outdoors "Horizon" Gas Grills. Certain wind conditions blowing at these grills can cause overheating or flashbacks under the control panel. Flames could damage the hose that supplies gas to the burner, causing an uncontrolled flame. Also, flames could come in contact with user's hands, resulting in burns.Name of product: Great Outdoors "Horizon" Gas GrillsUnits: About 1,500Manufacturer: CFM Keanall, of Mississauga, Ontario, CanadaHazard: Certain wind conditions blowing at these grills can cause overheating or flashbacks under the control panel. Flames could damage the hose that supplies gas to the burner, causing an uncontrolled flame. Also, flames could come in contact with user's hands, resulting in burns.Incidents/Injuries: Six incidents and no injuries have been reported.Description: These are Great Outdoors Gas Grills (Horizon Model) with model number GH450SBP and GH450XBP. The model number is on the CSA approval sticker on the back of the front panel. The recalled grills have the words "Horizon" and "Great Outdoors" on the control panel. These are 36,000 BTU 450-square-inch grills. The grill has a dark blue lid and black plastic side shelves with a black frame with a large black front panel. Grills with a florescent label on the carton reading "Contains Safety Enhancement" are not included in the recall. Other model Horizon gas grills are not included in the recall.Sold at: True Value stores nationwide from February 2003 through June 2003 for between $180 and $200.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: The firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard or destroy the product.
Hazard
Certain wind conditions blowing at these grills can cause overheating or flashbacks under the control panel. Flames could damage the hose that supplies gas to the burner, causing an uncontrolled flame. Also, flames could come in contact with user's hands, resulting in burns.
Incidents / Injuries
Six incidents and no injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Units Affected
About 1,500
Sold At
True Value stores nationwide from February 2003 through June 2003 for between $180 and $200.
Manufacturer
CFM Keanall, of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Manufactured In
China