The Coleman Company, Inc. Recall to Repair Coleman® Gas Grills and Patio Heaters
Coleman® Gas Grills and Patio Heaters
Date of Recall
2005-09-08CPSC Release Number
05-261Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(866) 584-8587Units
About 124,000 grills and about 6,200 heatersManufacturer
The Coleman Company, Inc., of Wichita, Kan.Sold By
Lowes, Expo Design Centers and various pool and patio retailers nationwide. The grills were sold from January 2004 through July 2005 for between $270 and $1,260. The patio heaters were sold from June 2004 through July 2005 for between $500 and $600.Problem/Hazard
The regulators on these products can leak propane when the propane cylinder is turned on and the product is not in use. This can pose a fire or explosion hazard.Injuries/Incidents
Coleman has received 98 reports of these regulators leaking propane. Coleman has received no reports of injuries or property damage.Description
The recall includes Coleman® Gas Grills with model numbers 5100, 5300, 5400, 5600, 6000 and 7700, and Coleman® Patio Heater with model number 5040. The model name and number can be found directly on the front of the grills and on the inside cover of the heaters.Remedy
Consumers should stop using the grills and heaters immediately and contact Coleman for a free replacement regulator assembly. Once the regulator is replaced, the grill or heater may be used.Consumer Contact
Call The Coleman Company, Inc. toll-free at (866) 584-8587 anytime, or log on to the company's Web site at www.coleman.comRecall Comments
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