Friday, November 09, 2012

Gas grills recalled over potential fire and burn hazard.



The Wall Street Journal (11/7, Gara, 2.08M) "Corporate Intelligence" blog reports that the Master Forge Gas Grill, made by Chinese firm Guang Vanward Electric and sold at Lowe's stores across the US, is being recalled, according to a statement from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. As the blog post describes, the grill is being recalled over concerns that, if improperly installed, the grill could pose a fire and burn hazard. The grill's hose connecting the gas tank and regulator to the burner control can touch the burner box and cause the hose to melt and rupture when the grill is lit if it is not installed properly.
        The Jackson (MS) Clarion Ledger (11/7, Moak, 61K) "Consumer Watch" blog notes that "the four-burner Master Forge Gas Grills were sold for about $270.00 from May 2011 through May 2012." The blog post adds, "The CPSC recommends that owners should check the grill to make sure that the gas hose runs along the outside of the grill cabinet and passes through the round hole in the side panel."
        WTVQ-TV Lexington, KY (11/7) reports that the recall "involves Master Forge four-burner gas grills with a single-door base. 'Master Forge' is written on the grill's hood. The model number GD4825 is located on a label inside the door of the grill's base." 

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