# CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Red Devil Gas Grills Sold at Wal-Mart
> **CPSC recall** · 2002-07-19 · 02206 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 02206
- **Date:** 2002-07-19
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Red Devil gas grills

## Hazards

The product's design allows consumers to light the grill at an air intake tube, instead of at the burner. Though the grill appears to function normally, gas inside the air intake tube ignites. The tube can reach temperatures of up to 750 degrees Fahrenheit and present a burn hazard to consumers. In some earlier grills, the heat produced by lighting the grill at the air intake tube damaged the plastic support piece and caused the grill to fall to the ground. When it collapses, flames from the gri

## Manufacturer(s)

Quantum North America Inc., of Encino, Calif.; e4L Inc., of Encino, Calif.

## Retailer(s)

Quantum and e4L sold these grills directly to consumers through television infomercials, from about May 1998 through January 1999, for about $160. This recall only includes grills sold at Wal-Mart.

## Importer(s)

Wal-Mart Stores, of Bentonville, Ark.

## Country of manufacture

Hong Kong

## Description

These red metal gas grills have a tripod stand. They have a logo on the label of the lid and grill base showing a devil cooking at a grill with the writing, "Red Devil." The lid also reads "The Portable Outdoor Kitchen." The black plastic base, above the tripod, reads "QUANTUM HOMEWARES." Components sold with the grill include a heat plate, an oversized skillet with handles, a table-safe serving trivet, and carrying totes. They were manufactured in Hong Kong.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Wal-Mart-Announce-Recall-of-Red-Devil-Gas-Grills-Sold-at-Wal-Mart)
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