Fred's Recalls Living Traditions Charcoal Grills Over Fire Hazard
Fred's recalls Living Traditions mini barrel charcoal grills due to a fire hazard. Stop using immediately and return for a full refund.
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The exterior paint on the grill can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
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What happened, in plain English
Fred's Stores is recalling Living Traditions mini barrel charcoal grills because the exterior paint can ignite, creating a fire risk. There have been two reported incidents of the paint catching fire, though no injuries or property damage were reported. Consumers are advised to stop using the product right away. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3799-fred-s-recalls-living-traditions-charcoal-grills-over-fire-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/3799-fred-s-recalls-living-traditions-charcoal-grills-over-fire-hazard · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #8110
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“Fred's Recalls Living Traditions Charcoal Grills Over Fire Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3799-fred-s-recalls-living-traditions-charcoal-grills-over-fire-hazard. Based on CPSC recall #8110 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Freds-Recalls-Charcoal-Grills).
Why it’s dangerous
The black steel exterior paint on the grill is prone to igniting when in use. This poses a direct fire hazard that could lead to burns or property damage if the flames spread beyond the grill.
Who’s affected
People who purchased Living Traditions mini barrel charcoal grills from Fred's stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas between January 2017 and June 2017.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for a mini barrel charcoal grill with black steel construction, measuring approximately 18 inches by 15 inches by 18.5 inches. It features a black handle on the lid and sides, a heat gauge at the front, and a silver latch. Check the packaging for model number SXB1501 and UPC code 00000 19877.
- Brand
Fred's- Product
Mini barrel charcoal grills- Category
Consumer product
What to do — step by step
Stop using the grill immediately
Do not use the charcoal grill further due to the risk of the exterior paint igniting.
Return the grill for a refund
Take the recalled grill back to any Fred's Store location for a full refund of the purchase price.
What CPSC says to do
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.
Questions people ask
How can I get more information or contact the company?
Contact Fred's at 800-374-7417 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit www.fredsinc.com and click on the 'Recall Information' banner.
Contact Fred's
We’ve drafted a message you can send Fred's to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 8110 — Fred's Recalls Living Traditions Charcoal Grills Over Fire Hazard Hello, I own a Fred's Recalls Living Traditions Charcoal Grills Over Fire Hazard that is covered by recall 8110 from Fred's. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: CPSC Recall #8110 (August 2, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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