Recalls / 2008-03-06

QVC and Tristar Recall Electric Grills Due to Fire Hazard; Consumers to Receive New Instructions

08549 · Recalled 2008-03-06 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves a dual surface electric contact grill sold under the "Hulk Hogan's Ultimate Grill" brand. The grills are silver/gray in color, have removable cooking plates, a cassette to catch drippings, and fold for storage or transport. Model number PZ-3012 is printed on a silver label attached to the back of the grills.

Hazards

Cooking oils or sprays applied to the grill's cooking plates before preheating can cause the oil to ignite and/or flare up. Cooking sprays can ignite and/or flare up if used on the grill at any time.

Reported injuries

QVC and Tristar have received five reports of the grill igniting or flaring up, including two reports of minor burns.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using cooking oils on the grill prior to preheating. Cooking sprays should not be used on the grill at anytime. Consumers will receive a revised instruction manual with a cooking spray/oil use warning. QVC has sent warning notices to consumers to whom it sold the product directly. Tristar will do the same.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Electric Contact Grills		About 13,500

Parties

Distributors: QVC Inc., of West Chester, Pa., Tristar Products Inc., of Fairfield, N.J.
Made in: China
Sold at: QVC through its television station, Web page, toll-free number, its employee, retail, Studio stores;, through Tristar's Web site www.hulkhogangrill.com, a direct response television commercial

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact QVC at (800) 367-9444 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET daily, or visit the company's Web site at www.qvc.com. Consumers who purchased the grill from Tristar can call (800)718-5135 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, or visit the company's Web site at www.tristarproductsinc.com

Source: CPSC recall 08549. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.