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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 1, 2006
Release #06-174
Nexgrill's Recall Hotline: (888) 361-0888
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Nexgrill Industries Gas Grills Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Nexgrill Gas Grills
Units: About 16,000
Manufacturer: Nexgrill Industries Inc., of City of Industry, Calif.
Hazard: The gas grill has a hose that connects the propane tank to the
burner manifold. If this hose runs up too close to the firebox, the
heat
can cause the hose to detach from the burner manifold, causing a gas
leak and a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Nexgrill has received 31 incident reports,
including
28 fires, three hoses melting, two cases of property damage, and four
injuries.
Description: The recalled product is the Nexgrill Model 720-0025 Gas
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. The serial number is printed on the CSA sticker
which is located behind the door. A temperature gauge is located at the
center of the main burner lid.
Sold at: Target, Costco Canada, H-E-B, Chase-Pitkin, and Gander
Mountain
stores nationwide from December 2003 through March 2005 for between
$499
to $599.
Manufactured In: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the gas grill immediately and
contact Nexgrill to receive a free, self-installation retrofit heat
shield assembly.
Consumer Contact: Call Nexgrill toll-free at (888) 361-0888 between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or log on to the company's
Web
site at http://nexgrill0025.serorder.com