Onward Manufacturing Recalls Gas Grills Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

Broil King Gas Grills

Date of Recall

2008-05-05

CPSC Release Number

08-261

Manufactured In

Canada

Company Phone Number

(866) 434-7455

Units

About 4,800

Manufacturer

Onward Manufacturing Co., of Ontario, Canada

Sold By

Independent retailers nationwide from February 2006 through April 2008 for between $450 and $700.

Problem/Hazard

The bottom of the cook box that contains the burners can melt or crack as a result of a grease fire. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported

Description

This recall includes the Signet, Sovereign and Sovereign XL series gas grills.

Signet series (model #’s starting with 986xxx)	400 sq. inch cooking surface with 3 burners and drop- down shelves; includes models with side and rear burners
Sovereign series (model #’s starting with 987xxx)	450 sq. inch cooking surface with 3 burners and drop- down shelves; includes models with side and rear burners.
Sovereign XL series (model #’s starting with 988xxx)	600 sq. inch cooking surface with 4 burners and drop- down shelves.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the grill immediately and contact Onward Manufacturing for a free repair kit.

Consumer Contact

For further information, visit the firm's Web site at www.broilkingbbq.com or call toll-free at (866) 434-7455 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

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