QVC and Tristar Recall Electric Grills Due to Fire Hazard; Consumers to Receive New Instructions
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-03-06 · 08549
Hazards
Cooking oils or sprays applied to the grill's cooking plates before preheating can cause the oil to ignite and/or flare up. Cooking sprays can ignite and/or flare up if used on the grill at any time.
Recall
Number
08549
Date
2008-03-06
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Electric Contact Grills
Companies
Retailer(s)
QVC through its television station, Web page, toll-free number, and its employee, retail and Studio stores; and through Tristar's Web site www.hulkhogangrill.com, and a direct response television commercial from May 2007 through August 2007 for about $100.
Distributor(s)
QVC Inc., of West Chester, Pa.; Tristar Products Inc., of Fairfield, N.J.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves a dual surface electric contact grill sold under the "Hulk Hogan's Ultimate Grill" brand. The grills are silver/gray in color, have removable cooking plates, a cassette to catch drippings, and fold for storage or transport. Model number PZ-3012 is printed on a silver label attached to the back of the grills.