Product Recall Number: 07-122
Why was Weber® Genesis® 320™ Series Gas Grills recalled?
The gas hose attached to the side burner of the grill can crack or break off during shipping, causing it to leak gas when in use, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 07-122
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-03-05
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Weber® Genesis® 320™ Series Gas Grills
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Weber-Stephen Products Co., of Palatine, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 14,000 Weber® Genesis® 320™ Series Gas Grills. The gas hose attached to the side burner of the grill can crack or break off during shipping, causing it to leak gas when in use, which poses a fire hazard to consumers. Name of product: Weber® Genesis® 320™ Series Gas GrillsUnits: About 14,000Manufacturer: Weber-Stephen Products Co., of Palatine, Ill.Hazard: The gas hose attached to the side burner of the grill can crack or break off during shipping, causing it to leak gas when in use, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Weber has received 49 reports of hose damage or gas leaks. No injuries have been reported.Description: This recall involves the Weber® Genesis® 320™ Series gas grills which are designed to be used with either natural gas or with liquid propane gas tanks, and are equipped with a flush-mounted side burner accessory. The gas hose is made of stainless steel. The grills are sold in stainless steel and in black, blue or green porcelain enamel. All serial numbers begin with the prefix "DI". The model and serial number are located on the tank blocker/drip pan holder located inside the storage cart.Only the following product names and model numbers are included in this recall:Product NameModel NumbersGenesis® E-320™3751001; 3757001; 3758001; 3851001Genesis® S-320™3780001; 3880001Genesis® EP-320™3751301; 3752301; 3757301; 3758301; 3851301Genesis® ESP-320™3750101; 3750201; 3850101Genesis® CEP-320™(Sold in Canada Only)3751701; 3752701; 3851701Sold at: Home Depot, Ace Hardware and Home Centers, Tru-Serve, Do-It Best, and other home improvement and hardware stores nationwide from November 2006 through February 2007 for between $450 to $770.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: Consumers should stop using the gas grill immediately and contact Weber-Stephen to obtain a free replacement gas hose and schedule a free installation.Consumer Contact: Call Weber-Stephen toll-free at (866) 249-3237 between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's recall web site at http://www.weberrecall.com.
Hazard Description: The gas hose attached to the side burner of the grill can crack or break off during shipping, causing it to leak gas when in use, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 14,000
Incidents: Weber has received 49 reports of hose damage or gas leaks. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the gas grill immediately and contact Weber-Stephen to obtain a free replacement gas hose and schedule a free installation.
Sold At: Home Depot, Ace Hardware and Home Centers, Tru-Serve, Do-It Best, and other home improvement and hardware stores nationwide from November 2006 through February 2007 for between $450 to $770.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Weber-Stephen Products Co., of Palatine, Ill.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed