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Product Recall Number: 17-198

Why was Mini barrel charcoal grills recalled?

The exterior paint on the grill can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Mini barrel charcoal grills
Here's product recall specific data for Mini barrel charcoal grills.

  • Product Recall Number: 17-198

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2017-08-02

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Mini barrel charcoal grills

  • Description: This recall involves Living Traditions mini barrel charcoal grills. The black steel grills measure about 18 inches by 15 inches by 18.5 inches. They have a black handle on the lid and one on each side, and at the front a heat gauge and a silver latch. Model number SXB1501 and UPC code 00000 19877 are printed on the product’s packaging.

  • Hazard Description: The exterior paint on the grill can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: 2000

  • Incidents: There are two reports of paint on the exterior of the grill igniting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return the grill to any Fred’s Store for a full refund of the purchase price.

  • Sold At: Fred’s stores in: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina,  Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas from January 2017 through June 2017 for about $22.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Bazhou Sanxin Steel, of China

  • Distributors: Fred’s Stores of Tennessee Inc., of Memphis, Tenn.

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed