CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2017-09-26

Saber Grills Recalls Grills and LP Regulators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

17233 · Recalled 2017-09-26 · CPSC page

Recalled Saber Grill & location of grease tray
Recalled Saber Grill & location of grease tray

Description

This recall involves Model RA329 LP regulators with a date code in the range of 1120 to 1344, which were: sold with certain SABER LP grills, warranty part kits, and natural gas to LP conversion kits; installed as warranty or service parts in certain other SABER LP grills; or installed in SABER natural gas grills and burners if they have been converted to use LP instead of natural gas. The model number of the grill is located on a rating label located on the underside of the grease tray. The regulator date code is stamped on the regulator adjacent to the gas tank connection, and the regulator model number is on the center of the regulator. Model numbers included in this recall are listed below. Liquid Propane (LP) Grills Model Number Grill Description R33CC0312 SABER® 330 LP Cast Grill with Stainless Insert R33SC0012 SABER® 330 LP Stainless Grill R33SC0012-A1 SABER® 330 LP Stainless Grill - Partially Assembled w/ Cover R33SC0012-A2 SABER® 330 LP Stainless Grill - Partially Assembled w/o Cover R50CC0312 SABER® 500 LP Cast Grill with Stainless Insert R50CC0612 SABER® 500 LP Cast Grill with Porcelain Insert R50SC0012 SABER® 500 LP Stainless Grill R50SC0012-A1 SABER® 500 LP Stainless Grill - Partially Assembled w/ Cover R50SC0012-A2 SABER® 500 LP Stainless Grill - Partially Assembled w/o Cover R67SC0012 SABER® 670 LP Stainless Grill R67SC0012-A1 SABER® 670 LP Stainless Grill - Partially Assembled w/ Cover R67SC0012-A2 SABER® 670 LP Stainless Grill - Partially Assembled w/o Cover Liquid Propane (LP) Grill Potentially Affected if Replacement Regulator Installed Model Number Grill Description R50CC1715 SABER® 500 L LP Cast Grill with Stainless Insert Liquid Propane (LP) Conversion Kit and Warranty/Service Parts Model Number Kit Description A00AA0912 SABER® Natural Gas to LP Conversion Kit 55710672 KIT, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Integrated Ignition 55710654 KIT, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Integrated Ignition 55710666 KIT, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Integrated Ignition 55710845 Kit, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Push Button Ignition 55710846 Kit, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Push Button Ignition 55710843 Kit, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Push Button Ignition 55710613 KIT, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Switch, Saber 330 55710637 KIT, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Switch 55710680 KIT, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Switch Natural Gas Grills and Burners if Converted to Use Liquid Propane Model Number Description R50SB0412 SABER® 500 NG Stainless Built-in Grill R67SB0312 SABER® 670 NG Stainless Built-in Grill K00SB1814 SABER® Natural Gas Dual Built-in Side Burner

Hazards

The grills' LP regulator can allow gas to flow at a higher pressure than intended, which can result in a gas leak and flame burst from the burner knobs, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Reported injuries

Saber Grills has received 35 reports of regulators malfunctioning, including three reports of singed arms and two reports of burned or singed hair.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills and regulators and contact Saber for a free repair kit with installation instructions. A video on how to install the replacement components is available at: www.sabergrills.com/Support/SafetyBulletins.aspx.

Products

NameModelUnits
Gas grills and liquid propane (LP) regulatorsAbout 18,800 grills and 2,900 warranty parts and conversion kits (in addition, 7,700 grills and 500 warranty parts and conversion kits were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer
Saber Grills LLC, of Columbus, Ga.
Distributor
Saber Grills LLC, of Columbus, Ga.
Made in
China
Sold at
Specialty outdoor living, including Family Leisure, Fortunoff Backyard Store, Watson's, through authorized websites, catalogs including Bed, Bath & Beyond, Frontgate, from September 2011 to May 2017 for, 000. The price of the LP conversion kit ranges, $110.

Consumer contact

Saber Grills toll-free at 866-671-7988 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday, or online at recall.sabergrills.com for more information.

More images

Label on underside of grease tray
Label on underside of grease tray
Location of regulator connected to propane tank
Location of regulator connected to propane tank
Location of date code and model number
Location of date code and model number

Source: CPSC recall 17233. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.