CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, The Coleman Company, Inc. Announce the Recall to Repair Coleman® Gas Grills and Patio Heaters

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-261

Date: September 07, 2005

Product Name: Coleman® Gas Grills and Patio Heaters

Recall Description:

The recall includes Coleman® Gas Grills with model numbers 5100, 5300, 5400, 5600, 6000 and 7700, and Coleman® Patio Heater with model number 5040. The model name and number can be found directly on the front of the grills and on the inside cover of the heaters.

Hazard Description:

The regulators on these products can leak propane when the propane cylinder is turned on and the product is not in use. This can pose a fire or explosion hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Units: About 124,000 grills and about 6,200 heaters

Incidents:

Coleman has received 98 reports of these regulators leaking propane. Coleman has received no reports of injuries or property damage.

Sold At:

Lowes, Expo Design Centers and various pool and patio retailers nationwide. The grills were sold from January 2004 through July 2005 for between $270 and $1,260. The patio heaters were sold from June 2004 through July 2005 for between $500 and $600.

Manufactured In:

China

CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, The Coleman Company, Inc. Announce the Recall to Repair Coleman&#174; Gas Grills and Patio Heaters

CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, The Coleman Company, Inc. Announce the Recall to Repair Coleman® Gas Grills and Patio Heaters