Char-Broil Recalls Patio Bistro Gas Grills Due to Burn Hazard
Recall Overview
| Recall Date | |
|---|---|
| Product | Char-Broil® Gas Patio Bistro® Grills |
| Units | About 69,300 in the U.S. and 1,900 in Canada |
| Hazards | The electronic ignition on the grill can ignite unexpectedly, posing a burn hazard. |
| Remedies | Consumers should immediately stop using the grills and contact Char-Broil for instructions on how to order and install a free repair kit. |
Details
The recall involves two Char-Broil® Gas Patio Bistro® Grills: the model 240 Full Size grill and the model 180 Table Top grill. Both are single-burner propane gas grills equipped with a battery-operated integrated electronic ignition and intended only for outdoor use. The grills have round black bodies with silver/aluminum trim. The words "Char-Broil®" and "Patio Bistro®" are printed near the thermometer on the grill's lid and near the control knob on the front of the grill. The grills have a rating label on the bottom support on the back of the unit that states "Char-Broil, LLC," the model number and other information. The grills were sold with the following model numbers: Model Name Model Number(s) Char-Broil® Gas Patio Bistro® 240 Full Size 11601558, 11601558-A1, 12601558 and 12601558-A2 Char-Broil® Gas Patio Bistro® 180 Table Top 12601713
Consumer Contact
Char-Broil toll free at (866) 671-7988 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday, or online at www.charbroil.com and click on Recalls at the bottom of the page.
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