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Product recall · CPSCSeptember 26, 2017Serious
Saber Grills Grills and LP Regulators
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The grills' LP regulator can allow gas to flow at a higher pressure than intended, which can result in a gas leak and flame burst from the burner knobs, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
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 recalled grills and regulators and contact Saber for a free repair kit with installation instructions. A video on how to install the replacement components is available at: www.sabergrills.com/Support/SafetyBulletins.aspx.
Who to contact: Saber Grills toll-free at 866-671-7988 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday, or online at recall.sabergrills.com for more information.
The product
This recall involves Model RA329 LP regulators with a date code in the range of 1120 to 1344, which were: sold with certain SABER LP grills, warranty part kits, and natural gas to LP conversion kits; installed as warranty or service parts in certain other SABER LP grills; or installed in SABER natural gas grills and burners if they have been converted to use LP instead of natural gas. The model number of the grill is located on a rating label located on the underside of the grease tray. The regulator date code is stamped on the regulator adjacent to the gas tank connection, and the regulator model number is on the center of the regulator. Model numbers included in this recall are listed below. Liquid Propane (LP) Grills Model Number Grill Description R33CC0312 SABER® 330 LP Cast Grill with Stainless Insert R33SC0012 SABER® 330 LP Stainless Grill R33SC0012-A1 SABER® 330 LP Stainless Grill - Partially Assembled w/ Cover R33SC0012-A2 SABER® 330 LP Stainless Grill - Partially Assembled w/o Cover R50CC0312 SABER® 500 LP Cast Grill with Stainless Insert R50CC0612 SABER® 500 LP Cast Grill with Porcelain Insert R50SC0012 SABER® 500 LP Stainless Grill R50SC0012-A1 SABER® 500 LP Stainless Grill - Partially Assembled w/ Cover R50SC0012-A2 SABER® 500 LP Stainless Grill - Partially Assembled w/o Cover R67SC0012 SABER® 670 LP Stainless Grill R67SC0012-A1 SABER® 670 LP Stainless Grill - Partially Assembled w/ Cover R67SC0012-A2 SABER® 670 LP Stainless Grill - Partially Assembled w/o Cover Liquid Propane (LP) Grill Potentially Affected if Replacement Regulator Installed Model Number Grill Description R50CC1715 SABER® 500 L LP Cast Grill with Stainless Insert Liquid Propane (LP) Conversion Kit and Warranty/Service Parts Model Number Kit Description A00AA0912 SABER® Natural Gas to LP Conversion Kit 55710672 KIT, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Integrated Ignition 55710654 KIT, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Integrated Ignition 55710666 KIT, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Integrated Ignition 55710845 Kit, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Push Button Ignition 55710846 Kit, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Push Button Ignition 55710843 Kit, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Push Button Ignition 55710613 KIT, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Switch, Saber 330 55710637 KIT, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Switch 55710680 KIT, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Switch Natural Gas Grills and Burners if Converted to Use Liquid Propane Model Number Description R50SB0412 SABER® 500 NG Stainless Built-in Grill R67SB0312 SABER® 670 NG Stainless Built-in Grill K00SB1814 SABER® Natural Gas Dual Built-in Side Burner
Details
- Units affected
- About 18,800 grills and 2,900 warranty parts and conversion kits (in addition, 7,700 grills and 500 warranty parts and conversion kits were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- September 26, 2017
- Brand
- Saber Grills LLC, of Columbus, Ga.
- What has been reported
- Saber Grills has received 35 reports of regulators malfunctioning, including three reports of singed arms and two reports of burned or singed hair.
RA329
Specialty outdoor living stores nationwide, including Family Leisure, Fortunoff Backyard Store, and Watson's, and through authorized websites and catalogs including Bed, Bath & Beyond and Frontgate, from September 2011 to May 2017 for between $800 and $2,000. The price of the LP conversion kit ranges from $90 to $105. The warranty parts were also sold as service parts for between $50 and $110.
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: “Saber Grills Recalls Grills and LP Regulators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards”
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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