Recalls / 2009-12-10
JCPenney Recalls Cooks Outdoor BBQ Grills Due to Fire Hazard
10064 · Recalled 2009-12-10 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves Cooks® brand outdoor BBQ grills. The grill has a digital thermometer on the hood, stainless steel top and a global LP regulator. Lot number 780-2176 is printed on the underside of the grill's stand.
Hazards
The drip pan on the grill does not allow for adequate drainage, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Reported injuries
The firm has received 11 reports of fires resulting from inadequate drainage. No injuries reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills. To ensure the grills are not useable, consumers should remove the gas regulator and hose assembly. All consumers (whether they purchased the item online or at a JCPenney retail stores) should return the regulator and hose to the Catalog/Customer Service Desk at any JCPenney store for a full refund. Consumers should contact JCPenney for instructions on how to disconnect the gas regulator and hose.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Cooks Outdoor® BBQ Grills | About 5,600 |
Parties
- Importer
- JCPenney Purchasing Corp., of Plano, Texas
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- JCPenney, online at www.jcp.com, $600.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact JCPenney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime of visit the firm's Web site at www.jcp.com
Source: CPSC recall 10064. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.