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Archived – Perfect Flame SLG Series Gas Grills
- Starting date:
- November 18, 2009
- Posting date:
- November 18, 2009
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Appliances
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Flammability Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500002112
Affected products
Perfect Flame SLG Series Gas Grills
Product description
This recall involves the SLG series Perfect Flame brand outdoor propane or natural gas grills. The grills are stainless steel and painted black metal.
| Model | Replacement Burners | Replacement Lid |
|---|---|---|
| SLG2006B | Yes | No |
| SLG2006BN | Yes | No |
| SLG2006C | Yes | No |
| SLG2006CN | Yes | No |
| SLG2007A | Yes | Yes |
| SLG2007B | Yes | Yes |
| SLG2007BN | Yes | Yes |
| SLG2007D | Yes | No |
| SLG2007DN | Yes | No |
| SLG2008A | Yes | Yes |
Perfect Flame gas grills with any other model number are not included in this recall.
Hazard identified
The burners can deteriorate, causing irregular flames. The lids can also catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
In cooperation with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Health Canada, LG Sourcing Inc. is voluntarily recalling these grills.
The firm has received about 40 reports of fires from the burners deteriorating and about 22 reports of the lids catching fire. The firm is aware of at least 21 minor injuries and 1 report of an eye injury requiring surgery.
Health Canada has not received any reports of injuries or incidents related to the use of these grills.
Number sold
Approximately 1,500 recalled grills were sold across Canada, and 663,000 recalled grills were sold in the United States. The grills were sold exclusively at Lowe's stores.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold in Canada from December 2007 to May 2009, and in the United States from December 2007 to May 2009.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Lucas Innovation Inc.
CHINA
- Importer
-
L G Sourcing Inc.
North Wilkesboro
UNITED STATES
Tel: 1-888-840-9590
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills, as well as any other SLG series model grills if the burners show signs of deterioration. Consumers should contact LG Sourcing Inc. to receive free replacement burners, and depending on the model of the grill owned, a free replacement lid.
For more information, consumers may contact LG Sourcing Inc. toll-free at 1-888-840-9590, or visit the firm's website.
Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website.