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Recalls / 2007-03-06

Weber-Stephen Products Recalls Gas Grills Due to Fire Hazard

07122 · Recalled 2007-03-06 · CPSC page

Recalled Gas Grill
Recalled Gas Grill

Description

This recall involves the Weber® Genesis® 320™ Series gas grills which are designed to be used with either natural gas or with liquid propane gas tanks, and are equipped with a flush-mounted side burner accessory. The gas hose is made of stainless steel. The grills are sold in stainless steel and in black, blue or green porcelain enamel. All serial numbers begin with the prefix "DI". The model and serial number are located on the tank blocker/drip pan holder located inside the storage cart. Only the following product names and model numbers are included in this recall: Product Name Model Numbers Genesis® E-320™ 3751001; 3757001; 3758001; 3851001 Genesis® S-320™ 3780001; 3880001 Genesis® EP-320™ 3751301; 3752301; 3757301; 3758301; 3851301 Genesis® ESP-320™ 3750101; 3750201; 3850101 Genesis® CEP-320™ (Sold in Canada Only) 3751701; 3752701; 3851701

Hazards

The gas hose attached to the side burner of the grill can crack or break off during shipping, causing it to leak gas when in use, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

Weber has received 49 reports of hose damage or gas leaks. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the gas grill immediately and contact Weber-Stephen to obtain a free replacement gas hose and schedule a free installation.

Products

NameModelUnits
Weber® Genesis® 320™ Series Gas GrillsAbout 14,000

Parties

Manufacturer
Weber-Stephen Products Co.
Made in
United States
Sold at
Home Depot, Ace Hardware, Home Centers, Tru-Serve, Do-It Best, other home improvement, hardware from November 2006 through February 2007 for between $450 to $770.

Consumer contact

Call Weber-Stephen toll-free at (866) 249-3237 between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's recall web site at http://www.weberrecall.com

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Recalled Gas Grill
Recalled Gas Grill

Source: CPSC recall 07122. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.