FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Originally issued November 5, 1998 Revised October 31, 2002
Release # 99-016
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Company Phone Number: (800) 641-2100
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052
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Note: Phone number change.
CPSC and Sunbeam Products Inc. Announce Recall of Gas Grills With Side Burners
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Sunbeam Products Inc., of
Neosho Mo., is recalling for repair approximately 80,000
Grillmaster gas grills with side burners. The side burner's
propane gas hose can twist up toward the aluminum casting of
the grill, causing overheating and melting of the hose. Gas
leakage or a fire could result from the hose damage.
Sunbeam Products received one complaint from a consumer
who requested a replacement hose due to damage caused from
the heat of the grill casting. There have been no reports of
injuries associated with these grills.
The recalled grills are black and have a side burner
for cooking, similar to a gas-range stove top. The model
numbers of the grills are: 56GR8, 560R8, 562D1, 562D9,
GC548517, GG546517, GS544417, GS544717, GS546517, GG546537
and GG547517. The complete model numbers can be found on the
identification label on the back of the grill, and on the
assembly instructions and parts list. The word,
"GRILLMASTER" is written on the front of these grills.
Mass merchandise stores, such as Bradlees, Caldor, the
Home Depot, Service Merchandise and Wal-Mart sold the grills
nationwide from 1996 through July 1998 for about $200 to
$250.
Consumers should stop using the recalled grills
immediately and call Sunbeam toll-free at (800) 641-2100
7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, to receive a free retrofit kit. The retrofit kit
contains a wire bracket guard and instructions for easy
installation that will correctly position the side burner's
propane gas hose.
In March 1998, Sunbeam Products recalled grills with
model numbers GG 461 EPB, GG 560 EPB, HG 560 EPB and GG 560
EPBS because of a similar hose placement hazard.
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