FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 21, 2003
Release # 03-173
Company Phone Number: (888) 532-6255
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, CFM Keanall Announce Recall of Gas Grills
Name of product: Great Outdoors "Horizon" Gas Grills
Units: About 1,500
Manufacturer: CFM Keanall, of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Hazard: Certain wind conditions blowing at these grills can
cause overheating or flashbacks under the control panel. Flames
could damage the hose that supplies gas to the burner, causing
an uncontrolled flame. Also, flames could come in contact with
user's hands, resulting in burns.
Incidents/Injuries: Six incidents and no injuries have been reported.
Description: These are Great Outdoors Gas Grills (Horizon Model)
with model number GH450SBP and GH450XBP. The model number is on
the CSA approval sticker on the back of the front panel. The
recalled grills have the words "Horizon" and "Great Outdoors"
on the control panel. These are 36,000 BTU 450-square-inch
grills. The grill has a dark blue lid and black plastic side
shelves with a black frame with a large black front panel.
Grills with a florescent label on the carton reading "Contains
Safety Enhancement" are not included in the recall. Other model
Horizon gas grills are not included in the recall.
Sold at: True Value stores nationwide from February 2003 through
June 2003 for between $180 and $200.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Contact CFM Keanall to receive a free repair kit.
Consumer Contact: Call CFM Keanall toll-free at (888) 532-6255
between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between
12 p.m. and 5 p.m. ET on Saturday.
Media Contact: Sonya Stark, CFM Keanall, at (905) 670-7777.