CPSC Recall in 2003: CPSC, CFM Keanall Announce Recall of Gas Grills

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 03-173

Date: August 20, 2003

Product Name: Great Outdoors "Horizon" Gas Grills

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), CFM Keanall, of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada is voluntarily recalling Great Outdoors "Horizon" Gas Grills. 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.Name of product: Great Outdoors "Horizon" Gas GrillsUnits: About 1,500Manufacturer: CFM Keanall, of Mississauga, Ontario, CanadaHazard: 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: ChinaRemedy: The firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard or destroy the product.

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Dispose, No Remedy Available

Units: About 1,500

Incidents:

Six incidents and no injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

True Value stores nationwide from February 2003 through June 2003 for between $180 and $200.

Manufactured In:

China