Brinkmann Gas Grills

Description: September 13, 2005Release #05-266 Firm's Hotline: (800) 675-5301CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 CPSC, The Brinkmann Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Gas Grills WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recalls in voluntary cooperation with the firms listed below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Brinkmann-brand and Charmglow-brand Gas Grills manufactured by Brinkmann Units: About 130,000 Grill Manufacturer: The Brinkmann Corporation, of Dallas, Texas Regulator Manufacturer: Zhonghshan GDA Gas Valve Co. Ltd., of China Hazard: The regulators on these gas grills, the component that controls the amount of gas released to the burner, could leak gas when attached to certain liquid propane tanks. This poses a risk of fire and burn injuries. Incidents/Injuries: The Brinkmann Corporation has received two reports of a small flame reportedly due to gas leaking at or near the propane cylinder. No injuries or property damage have been reported. Description: The recall involves Brinkmann-brand and Charmglow-brand gas grills. The regulator is attached to the side of the grills. Only grills that have regulators with the name "GDA" are affected by this recall. The grills have three to six burners and the name "Brinkmann" or "Charmglow" on the lid. Sold at: Home centers, sporting goods and hardware stores nationwide from January 2005 through September 2005 for between $150 and $900. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers with grills that have the "GDA" regulator should contact Brinkmann to receive a free repair kit or replacement hose regulator assembly. Consumer Contact: Call Brinkmann toll-free at (800) 675-5301 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can log on to the company's Web site at www.brinkmann.net to request a repair kit [Learn More]