Blue Ember Gas Grills
CPSC Recall #09-020 — October 21, 2008
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 09-020 |
| Recall Date | October 21, 2008 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 47,000 |
| Manufacturer | Keesung Manufacturing Co. Ltd. and Unisplendor Corp., of China |
| Importer | Fiesta Gas Grills, of Dickson, Tenn. |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Various home centers and retailers nationwide from November 2007 through June 2008 for about $450. |
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 Instructions
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.
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.
If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident — they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.
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.