CPSC Recall in 2009: Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Recall of Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores
See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2009.
The recalled grills are SLG series "Perfect Flame" brand outdoor propane or natural gas grills. The grills are stainless steel and painted black or gray metal. The model numbers affected by this recall are listed below. The model number can be found in the compartment under the cooking chamber. No other Perfect Flame model numbers are included in this recall. ModelReplacement BurnersReplacement LidSLG2006BYesNoSLG2006BNYesNoSLG2006CYesNoSLG2006CNYesNoSLG2007AYesYesSLG2007BYesYesSLG2007BNYesYesSLG2007DYesNoSLG2007DNYesNoSLG2008AYesYes
The burners can deteriorate causing irregular flames and the lids of some models can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to the consumer.
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The firm has received about 40 reports of fires from the burners deteriorating and about 23 reports of the lids catching fire. The firm is aware of one report of an eye injury requiring surgery and 21 incidents of minor burns to the hands, arms or face.
Lowe's retail outlets nationwide from September 2005 through May 2009 for between $200 and $550 (U.S.) and in Canada from December 2007 through May 2009 for between $200 and $250 (CAN).
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