WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless
otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Charmglow Gas Grills
Units: About 86,000
Distributor: Nexgrill Industries Inc., of City of Industry, Calif.
Hazard: The hose connecting the propane tank with the manifold can run
up too close to the firebox. The heat from the firebox can damage the
hose, causing it to leak gas. The release of gas creates a fire risk
that could cause injury and property damage.
Incidents/Injuries: Nexgrill has received five reports of fires
involving hoses leaking gas and more than 45 additional reports of
incidents involving possible gas leaks.
Description: The recalled Charmglow Gas Grills have a model number of
720-0036-HD-05, which can be found on the back of the grill. The
stainless steel grill is designed to be used with propane gas. The name
of the grill is located at the left corner of the exterior of the main
burner lid. A temperature gauge is located at the center of the main
burner lid.
Sold at: Home Depot stores nationwide from November 2004 through June
2005 for about $350.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the gas grill and contact Nexgrill
Customer Service to receive a free, self-installation repair kit.
Consumer Contact: Call Nexgrill toll-free at (888) 568-9888 between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or log on to the company's Web
site at http://0036.serorder.com