Char-Broil Recalls Patio Bistro Gas Grills Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2013-08-15 · 13264
Hazards
The electronic ignition on the grill can ignite unexpectedly, posing a burn hazard.
Recall
Number
13264
Date
2013-08-15
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Char-Broil® Gas Patio Bistro® Grills
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
Hardware stores and other retailers nationwide, including Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Sears, Target, True Value and online from Amazon.com from September 2010 to June 2013 for about for about $175 for the full size grill and $135 for the table top grill.
Importer(s)
Char-Broil, LLC, of Columbus, Ga.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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