CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The regulators on these gas grills, the component that controls the amount of gas released to the burner, can leak propane when the propane cylinder is connected and open, and the grill is not in use.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • December 20, 2005

CPSC, Meco Corp. Announce Recall to Repair Gas Grills

The recall involves certain Aussie™ Gas Grills in the Bonza, Bushman and Bondi series, which have "Aussie™" found on the front panel and the series name found on the control panel. Regulator assemblies on these grills have date codes of 2704 and lower. The regulator is attached to the side of the grills. The model number and serial number of the grill can be found on the back of the grill or on the sides of the control panel. The recall includes grills with the following model numbers and serial number ranges: Model Numbers Serial Number Ranges 7362K3XM11 0000001 through 0000760 7720.1.641 0005559 through 0055583 7462K3XB11 0000001 through 0000155 7830.3.641 0000001 through 0006492 7462K3XM51 0000001 through 0000917 7710.1.641 0071582 through 0089666 7820.3.641 0001801 through 0018329 7362K3XB41 0000001 through 0000289 7362K3XG51 0000001 through 0003804 7362K3XM51 0000001 through 0000860

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the grill and contact Meco for instructions on receiving a replacement regulator assembly.

Contact Information

Call Meco toll-free at (800) 251-7558 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email Meco's consumer service at csr@meco.net. Consumers also can visit the company's Web site at www.meco.net

Recall Details

Sold At
Grocery, department, hardware and other retail stores nationwide from December 2003 through December 2004 for between $100 and $480.
Injuries
There have been 10 reports of gas leaks. No injuries have been reported. There has been one report of a fire causing property damage.
Manufacturer
TPA Metal and Machinery (SZ) Co. Ltd. of Shenzhen, China (regulator)
Recall Number
06057

Product Information

Product Name
Aussie™ Gas Grills
Product Type
Grills, Smokers & Accessories
Number of Units
About 98,000
Manufacturer Name
TPA Metal and Machinery (SZ) Co. Ltd. of Shenzhen, China (regulator)
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 251-7558
Website www.meco.net
Full Contact Information

Call Meco toll-free at (800) 251-7558 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email Meco's consumer service at csr@meco.net. Consumers also can visit the company's Web site at www.meco.net