Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Recall of Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores
Perfect Flame Double Lid Four Burner Gas Grills
Date of Recall
2008-08-07CPSC Release Number
08-359Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(877) 385-8226Units
About 24,000Manufacturer
Lucas Innovation Inc., of ChinaSold By
Lowe’s stores nationwide from October 2007 through July 2008 for about $300.Problem/Hazard
The cooking chamber of the grill can melt and/or ignite, posing a risk of fires and burn injuries to consumers.Injuries/Incidents
There have been 175 reports of grill fires and 25 reports of grills melting, some of which resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.Description
This recall involves Perfect Flame brand grills, Model GAC3615 four burner LP gas grills. The grill has two lids. "Perfect Flame" is printed on the larger lid. The model number, serial number, and date code are printed on a label on the right side cart frame panel. The following serial numbers and date codes are included in this recall.| Model Number | Date Code | Serial Number |
|---|---|---|
| GAC3615 | KU (July 07) | 000001 – 001278 001282 – 001423 |
| KV (Aug. 07) | 001424 – 001849 001855 – 005404 | |
| KW (Sept. 07) | 005405 – 006540 006548 – 009671 010299 – 010440 | |
| KX (Oct. 07) | 010005 – 010297 010441 – 014305 014322 – 017164 | |
| KY (Nov. 07) | 017165 – 020714 020715 – 022856 | |
| KZ (Dec. 07) | 022859 – 023284 024301 – 025862 |
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills, disconnect the propane tanks, and return the grills without the propane tanks to any Lowe’s store to receive a full refund.Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Lucas Innovation toll-free at (877) 385-8226 between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.gac3615grillrecall.comRecall Comments
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