Traeger Grills Recalls Wood Pellet Grills Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2018-09-25 · 18230
Hazards
Grease can leak from the drip tray, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
18230
Date
2018-09-25
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Scout and Ranger portable wood pellet grills
Remedies
Options
Refund; Replace; Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
Costco, Ace Hardware stores, other stores nationwide, and online from March 2018 through July 2018 for between $300 and $400.
Importer(s)
Traeger Grills, Salt Lake City, Utah
Distributor(s)
Traeger Grills, Salt Lake City, Utah
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves the Scout and Ranger portable wood-pellet fueled grills. The portable grills are black-metal rectangular boxes with a clamshell opening for access to the grill. The grills are marked with the word "Traeger" and the Scout model also has an image of mountains on the top of the grill. The Scout has a curved silver handle on the front of the grill with a round dial to adjust the temperature. The Ranger has a straight silver handle on the front of the grill with a push-button touchpad to adjust the temperature. The grills are about 21 inches long, 20 inches wide, and 13 inches high. The Scout weighs about 45 pounds and the Ranger weighs about 60 pounds including its cast iron griddle.