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CPSCRecalled Jul 19, 2002 · #02206

CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Red Devil Gas Grills Sold at Wal-Mart

Hazard

The product's design allows consumers to light the grill at an air intake tube, instead of at the burner. Though the grill appears to function normally, gas inside the air intake tube ignites. The tube can reach temperatures of up to 750 degrees Fahrenheit and present a burn hazard to consumers. In some earlier grills, the heat produced by lighting the grill at the air intake tube damaged the plastic support piece and caused the grill to fall to the ground. When it collapses, flames from the grill can burn nearby consumers and ignite surrounding combustibles.

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Description

These red metal gas grills have a tripod stand. They have a logo on the label of the lid and grill base showing a devil cooking at a grill with the writing, "Red Devil." The lid also reads "The Portable Outdoor Kitchen." The black plastic base, above the tripod, reads "QUANTUM HOMEWARES." Components sold with the grill include a heat plate, an oversized skillet with handles, a table-safe serving trivet, and carrying totes. They were manufactured in Hong Kong.

Product details

Product
Red Devil gas grills
Type
Grills, Smokers & Accessories
Manufacturer
Quantum North America Inc., of Encino, Calif. | e4L Inc., of Encino, Calif.
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Quantum and e4L sold these grills directly to consumers through television infomercials, from about May 1998 through January 1999, for about $160. This recall only includes grills sold at Wal-Mart.
Made in
Hong Kong

What you should do

CPSC urges consumers to stop using these grills immediately. Consumers who purchased Red Devil gas grills from Wal-Mart can return them to the store for a refund. Consumers who purchased their Red Devil Gas Grills from a retailer other than Wal-Mart should contact the retailer. If that retailer does not provide a refund, repair or replacement for the grill, consumers should contact CPSC. Additionally, consumers who are aware of any incidents with these grills or who want additional information also should contact CPSC.

View the official CPSC notice