CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The regulators on these gas grills, the components that control the amount of gas released to the burner, could leak gas when attached to certain liquid propane tanks. This poses a risk of fire and burn injuries.
CPSC, The Brinkmann Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Gas Grills
The recall involves Brinkmann-brand and Charmglow-brand gas grills. The regulator is attached to the side of the grills. Only grills that have regulators with the name "GDA" are affected by this recall. The grills have three to six burners and the name "Brinkmann" or "Charmglow" on the lid.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers with grills that have the "GDA" regulator should contact Brinkmann to receive a free repair kit or replacement hose regulator assembly.
Contact Information
Call Brinkmann toll-free at (800) 675-5301 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can log on to the company's Web site at www.brinkmann.net to request a repair kit.
Recall Details
Sold At
Home centers, sporting goods and hardware stores nationwide, from January 2005 through September 2005, for between $150 and $900.
Injuries
The Brinkmann Corporation has received two reports of a small flame, reportedly due to gas leaking, at or near the propane cylinder. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Manufacturer
Zhonghshan GDA Gas Valve Co. Ltd., of China
Recall Number
05266
Product Information
Product Name
Brinkmann-brand and Charmglow-brand Gas Grills manufactured by Brinkmann
Product Type
Grills, Smokers & Accessories
Number of Units
About 130,000
Manufacturer Name
Zhonghshan GDA Gas Valve Co. Ltd., of China
Manufactured In
China