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Product recall · CPSCNovember 18, 2009Serious
Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Recall of Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The burners can deteriorate causing irregular flames and the lids of some models can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to the consumer.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact L G Sourcing to receive free replacement burners and, depending on the model of the grill owned, a free replacement lid.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Lowe's at 888-445-6937 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET 7 days a week or online at https://www.lowes.com
The product
The recalled grills are SLG series "Perfect Flame" brand outdoor propane or natural gas grills. The grills are stainless steel and painted black or gray metal. The model numbers affected by this recall are listed below. The model number can be found in the compartment under the cooking chamber. No other Perfect Flame model numbers are included in this recall. Model Replacement Burners Replacement Lid SLG2006B Yes No SLG2006BN Yes No SLG2006C Yes No SLG2006CN Yes No SLG2007A Yes Yes SLG2007B Yes Yes SLG2007BN Yes Yes SLG2007D Yes No SLG2007DN Yes No SLG2008A Yes Yes
Details
- Units affected
- About 663,000 in the United States and about 1,700 in Canada
- Recall date
- November 18, 2009
- Brand
- Lucas Innovation Inc., of China, L G Sourcing, Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received about 40 reports of fires from the burners deteriorating and about 23 reports of the lids catching fire. The firm is aware of one report of an eye injury requiring surgery and 21 incidents of minor burns to the hands, arms or face.
Lowe's retail outlets nationwide from September 2005 through May 2009 for between $200 and $550 (U.S.) and in Canada from December 2007 through May 2009 for between $200 and $250 (CAN).
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Recall of Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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