CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2018-09-25

Traeger Grills Recalls Wood Pellet Grills Due to Fire Hazard

18230 · Recalled 2018-09-25 · CPSC page

The recalled Traeger Scout portable grill with the lid closed.
The recalled Traeger Scout portable grill with the lid closed.

Description

This recall involves the Scout and Ranger portable wood-pellet fueled grills. The portable grills are black-metal rectangular boxes with a clamshell opening for access to the grill. The grills are marked with the word "Traeger" and the Scout model also has an image of mountains on the top of the grill. The Scout has a curved silver handle on the front of the grill with a round dial to adjust the temperature. The Ranger has a straight silver handle on the front of the grill with a push-button touchpad to adjust the temperature. The grills are about 21 inches long, 20 inches wide, and 13 inches high. The Scout weighs about 45 pounds and the Ranger weighs about 60 pounds including its cast iron griddle.

Hazards

Grease can leak from the drip tray, posing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

The firm has received six reports of grease fires in the grill. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills and contact Traeger Grills for a free replacement grill, free replacement drip tray to repair the grill, or a full refund.

Products

NameModelUnits
Scout and Ranger portable wood pellet grills16100

Parties

Importer
Traeger Grills, Salt Lake City, Utah
Distributor
Traeger Grills, Salt Lake City, Utah
Made in
China
Sold at
Costco, Ace Hardware stores, other, online, $400.

Consumer contact

Traeger Grills at 800-872-3437 from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. PT, Monday through Sunday, at productsafety@traegergrills.com or online at www.traegergrills.com and click on Product Safety for more information.

More images

The recalled Traeger Ranger portable grill with the lid closed.
The recalled Traeger Ranger portable grill with the lid closed.
The recalled Traeger Scout protable grill with the lid open.
The recalled Traeger Scout protable grill with the lid open.
The recalled Traeger Ranger portable grill with the lid open.
The recalled Traeger Ranger portable grill with the lid open.

Source: CPSC recall 18230. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.