Sagittarius Sporting Goods Lowe’s Master Forge Five-Burner Gas Grills

Description: Sagittarius Sporting Goods Recalls Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores Due to Fire and Burn Hazards NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 6, 2010 Release # 10-099 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 444-6742 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Sagittarius Sporting Goods Recalls Gas Grills Sold at Lowe’s Stores Due to Fire and Burn Hazards 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 products. 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: Master Forge Five-Burner Gas Grills Units: About 10,000 Manufacturer: Sagittarius Sporting Goods, of China Importer: LG Sourcing, Inc. of North Wilkesboro, N.C. Hazard: The flexible rubber hose on the LP gas tank can come into contact with burner box, causing the hose to melt and rupture when the grill is lit. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: The firm is aware of two complaints of the hose melting and rupturing. No injuries or property damage have been reported. Description: This recall involves Master Forge five-burner, stainless steel gas grills. The name “Master Forge” is on the grill hood. The model number L3218 is located on a label inside the left front door of the grill. Sold exclusively at: Lowe’s stores nationwide from September 2009 through November 2009 for about $500. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills and contact Sagittarius to obtain a free repair kit. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Sagittarius at (800) 444-6742 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday. [Learn More]