Certain wind conditions blowing at these grills can cause overheating or flashbacks under the control panel. Flames could damage the hose that supplies gas to the burner, causing an uncontrolled flame. Also, flames could come in contact with user's hands, resulting in burns.
Recall
Number
03173
Date
2003-08-21
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Great Outdoors "Horizon" Gas Grills
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
CFM Keanall, of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Retailer(s)
True Value stores nationwide, from February 2003 through June 2003, for between $180 and $200.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
These are Great Outdoors Gas Grills (Horizon Model) with model number GH450SBP and GH450XBP. The model number is on the CSA approval sticker on the back of the front panel. The recalled grills have the words "Horizon" and "Great Outdoors" on the control panel. These are 36,000 BTU 450-square-inch grills. The grill has a dark blue lid and black plastic side shelves with a black frame with a large black front panel. Grills with a florescent label on the carton reading "Contains Safety Enhancement" are not included in the recall. Other model Horizon gas grills are not included in the recall.