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Fred's Charcoal Grills
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The exterior paint on the grill can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
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.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What 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.
Who to contact: Fred's at 800-374-7417 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or online at www.fredsinc.com and click on the "Recall Information" banner for more information.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- 2000
- Recall date
- August 2, 2017
- Brand
- Bazhou Sanxin Steel, of China
- Made or distributed by
- Fred's Stores of Tennessee Inc., of Memphis, Tenn.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- There are two reports of paint on the exterior of the grill igniting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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.
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: “Fred's Recalls Charcoal Grills Due to Fire Hazard”
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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