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Consumer product recall

"Master Forge" Four-Burner Pedestal Gas Grill

Starting date:
November 2, 2012
Posting date:
November 2, 2012
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Household Items
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public (GP)
Identification number:
RA-15159

Affected products

"Master Forge" Four-Burner Pedestal Gas Grill

Product description

This recall involves "Master Forge" Four-Burner Pedestal Gas Grills. The recalled grill has the brand name "Master Forge" printed on the grill hood. It has a black enamel shroud, stainless steel control panel, stainless steel door, and fold-down side tables. The model number GD4825 is located on a label inside the left front door of the grill.

Hazard identified

If the regulator/hose assembly that connects to the liquid propane (LP) gas tank is installed improperly, the hose can come into contact with the burner box, causing the hose to melt and rupture when the grill is lit. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Guangdong Vanward Electric Company has received two reports of the grill catching fire. No injuries have been reported.

Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these gas grills.

Number sold

Approximately 569 of the recalled gas grills were sold at Lowe's stores across Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled gas grills were sold from November 2011 to May 2012.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Manufacturer
Guangdong Vanward Electric Co. Ltd.
CHINA
Importer
Lowe's Companies Canada, ULC
Toronto
Ontario
CANADA

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gas grills and inspect them to make sure that the gas hose runs along the outside of the grill cabinet and passes through a hole in the side panel to connect to the LP gas tank. Consumers should also contact Vanward to receive a free set of revised instructions and a warning label to apply to the grill that shows the proper routing of the hose and regulator.

For more information, consumer may contact Vanward toll-free at 1-888-584-3648 between 8 a.m. through 6 p.m. EST, Monday through Thursday, Fridays, 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. EST, or visit the firm's Web site.