CPSCRecalled Aug 15, 2013 · #13264
Char-Broil Recalls Patio Bistro Gas Grills Due to Burn Hazard
Hazard
The electronic ignition on the grill can ignite unexpectedly, posing a burn hazard.
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The recall involves two Char-Broil® Gas Patio Bistro® Grills: the model 240 Full Size grill and the model 180 Table Top grill. Both are single-burner propane gas grills equipped with a battery-operated integrated electronic ignition and intended only for outdoor use. The grills have round black bodies with silver/aluminum trim. The words "Char-Broil®" and "Patio Bistro®" are printed near the thermometer on the grill's lid and near the control knob on the front of the grill. The grills have a rating label on the bottom support on the back of the unit that states "Char-Broil, LLC," the model number and other information. The grills were sold with the following model numbers: Model Name Model Number(s) Char-Broil® Gas Patio Bistro® 240 Full Size 11601558, 11601558-A1, 12601558 and 12601558-A2 Char-Broil® Gas Patio Bistro® 180 Table Top 12601713
Product details
- Product
- Char-Broil® Gas Patio Bistro® Grills
- Type
- Grills and Accessories
- Manufacturer
- Not specified
- Model numbers
- 11601558, A1, 12601558, A2, 12601713
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Hardware stores and other retailers nationwide, including Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Sears, Target, True Value and online from Amazon.com from September 2010 to June 2013 for about for about $175 for the full size grill and $135 for the table top grill.
- Made in
- China
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the grills and contact Char-Broil for instructions on how to order and install a free repair kit.