CPSC, CFM Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Vermont Castings Five-Burner Barbeque Grills
Fire
The hazard
Gas leak and fire hazard. The burner tubes may not fit fully into the gas valves. If a consumer pulls on the console, the metal may flex and the gas valves may disconnect from the burners, releasing gas and creating a fire risk that could cause injury and property damage.
Incidents reported: CFM Corporation has received 38 reports involving gas leaks. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
What to do now
Firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard or destroy the product.
Contact: The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
About this recall
The recalled grills have five burners and a label on the back of the cabinet, with the model number on the left side. Models CF9086 and VCS5000 are equipped with a side burner. Model CF9085 is not equipped with a side burner. Grills that do not have five burners and grills sold before 2004 are not affected by this recall. All of the affected grills were listed by Canadian Standards Association.
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Photos: U.S. CPSC