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Product Recall Number: 88-021

Why was CHAR-BROIL and PATIO KITCHEN brand LP gas grills recalled?

There have been 330 reports of loosening of the connection of the gas hose to the gas valve. This could result in gas leaking and possibly igniting. The owner's manual did not include instructions specifying the use of a wrench to tighten the connection of the gas hose to the gas valve.

CHAR-BROIL and PATIO KITCHEN brand LP gas grills
Here's product recall specific data for CHAR-BROIL and PATIO KITCHEN brand LP gas grills.

  • Product Recall Number: 88-021

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 1988-04-11

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: CHAR-BROIL and PATIO KITCHEN brand LP gas grills

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, W.C. Bradley Enterprises, Columbus, Georgia, today issued a safety alert for approximately 1.8 million LP gas grills manufactured from 1983 through 1985 under the CHAR-BROIL and PATIO KITCHEN labels.The Commission and W.C. Bradley are aware of 330 reports of loosening of the connection of the gas hose to the gas valve. This could result in gas leaking and possibly igniting. Neither the Commission nor W.C. Bradley is aware of any injuries or extensive property damage involving these grills.These gas grills did not have the hose and regulator pre-assembled to the valve. As part of the assembly of the grill, the consumer had to connect the hose to the valve. The owner's manual did not include instructions specifying the use of a wrench to tighten this connection.Consumers should use a wrench to make certain that the connection between the hose and valve is tight. While facing the front of the grill, turn the wrench in a counterclockwise direction. Then, check for leaks following the procedures described in the owner's manual.Consumers with questions should call W.C. Bradley toll-free at 1-800-241-7548.To report unsafe consumer products or to receive safety information, call the CPSC toll-free hotline number at (800) 638-8270.

  • Hazard Description: There have been 330 reports of loosening of the connection of the gas hose to the gas valve. This could result in gas leaking and possibly igniting. The owner's manual did not include instructions specifying the use of a wrench to tighten the connection of the gas hose to the gas valve.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: New Instructions, Repair

  • Units: None Listed

  • Incidents: The Commission and W.C. Bradley are aware of 330 reports of loosening of the connection of the gas hose to the gas valve. This could result in gas leaking and possibly igniting.Neither the Commission nor W.C. Bradley is aware of any injuries or extensive property damage involving these grills.

  • Remedy: Consumers should use a wrench to make certain that the connection between the hose and valve is tight. While facing the front of the grill, turn the wrench in a counterclockwise direction. Then, check for leaks following the procedures described in the owner's manual.

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  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: None Listed

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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