CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Gas leak and fire hazard. The burner tubes may not fit fully into the gas valves. If a consumer pulls on the console, the metal may flex and the gas valves may disconnect from the burners, releasing gas and creating a fire risk that could cause injury and property damage.
CPSC, CFM Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Vermont Castings Five-Burner Barbeque Grills
The recalled grills have five burners and a label on the back of the cabinet, with the model number on the left side. Models CF9086 and VCS5000 are equipped with a side burner. Model CF9085 is not equipped with a side burner. Grills that do not have five burners and grills sold before 2004 are not affected by this recall. All of the affected grills were listed by Canadian Standards Association.
Required Consumer Action
Firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard or destroy the product.
Contact Information
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Recall Details
Sold At
Model VCS5000 barbeque grills were sold at Vermont Castings dealers and distributors in Canada and the U.S. from January 2004 through September 2004 for between $899 and $1249. Models CF9085 and CF9086 were sold at The Home Depot in Canada and the U.S. fr
Injuries
CFM Corporation has received 38 reports involving gas leaks. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Manufacturer
CFM Corporation, of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Recall Number
05044
Product Information
Product Name
Five-burner Vermont Castings barbeque grills
Product Type
Grills, Smokers & Accessories
Number of Units
About 12,500
Manufacturer Name
CFM Corporation, of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Manufactured In
Canada