Onward Manufacturing Signet, Sovereign, Sovereign XL Broil King Gas Grills

Description: Onward Manufacturing Recalls Gas Grills Due to Fire and Burn Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 5, 2008 Release #08-261 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 434-7455 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Onward Manufacturing Recalls Gas Grills Due to Fire and Burn Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. 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: Broil King Gas Grills Units: About 4,800 Manufacturer: Onward Manufacturing Co., of Ontario, Canada Hazard: The bottom of the cook box that contains the burners can melt or crack as a result of a grease fire. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: None reported Description: This recall includes the Signet, Sovereign and Sovereign XL series gas grills. Signet series (model #’s starting with 986xxx) 400 sq. inch cooking surface with 3 burners and drop- down shelves; includes models with side and rear burners Sovereign series (model #’s starting with 987xxx) 450 sq. inch cooking surface with 3 burners and drop- down shelves; includes models with side and rear burners. Sovereign XL series (model #’s starting with 988xxx) 600 sq. inch cooking surface with 4 burners and drop- down shelves. The model number can be located on the back panel of the grill. Sold at: Independent retailers nationwide from February 2006 through April 2008 for between $450 and $700. Manufactured in: Canada Remedy: Consumers should stop using the grill immediately and contact Onward Manufacturing for a free repair kit. Consumer Contact: For further information, visit the firm's Web site at www.broilkingbbq.com or call toll-free at (866) 434-7455 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. [Learn More]