CPSC, Marshall Gas Controls Announce Recall of LP-Gas Regulators Used on Gas Grills

Active Recall Announced September 25, 2003 CPSC #03196

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CPSC, Marshall Gas Controls Announce Recall of LP-Gas Regulators Used on Gas Grills is CPSC recall #03196, announced on September 25, 2003. The CPSC cites the following hazard: These low-pressure regulators control petroleum gas pressure in gas grills. The regulators are used with Char-Broil®, Kenmore® and Thermos® brand gas grills. There are two model gas regulators involved in the recall. Model 451 is a single outlet regulator used on grills with traditional burners in the main box. Model 452 is a dual outlet regulator used on grills with a side burner adjacent to the main box. The regulators have date codes printed on the valve body. Date codes included in the recall are 13-03/03-13, 14-03/03-14, 15-03/03-15, 16-03/03-16, 17-03/03-17 and 18-03/03-18. Brand Model Model Number CHAR-BROIL® "Quick Set" 463531503 463531703 463631703 463713303 463728403 463731803 "Big Easy" 463823303 463826803 "Patio Caddie" 475496003 KENMORE® "Wide Body""Diamond Flame" 415.162020 415.162040 415.16206 0415.162050 THERMOS® "Quick Set" 461631603 461631903 461633803 461733803 The remedy is consumers should immediately close the valve on the service cylinder if lp-gas leakage is detected and contact the grill service center to receive a free replacement regulator.. Affected brand: Marshall Gas Controls, a division of S.H. Leggitt Company.

Hazard

These low-pressure regulators control petroleum gas pressure in gas grills. The regulators are used with Char-Broil®, Kenmore® and Thermos® brand gas grills. There are two model gas regulators involved in the recall. Model 451 is a single outlet regulator used on grills with traditional burners in the main box. Model 452 is a dual outlet regulator used on grills with a side burner adjacent to the main box. The regulators have date codes printed on the valve body. Date codes included in the recall are 13-03/03-13, 14-03/03-14, 15-03/03-15, 16-03/03-16, 17-03/03-17 and 18-03/03-18. Brand Model Model Number CHAR-BROIL® "Quick Set" 463531503 463531703 463631703 463713303 463728403 463731803 "Big Easy" 463823303 463826803 "Patio Caddie" 475496003 KENMORE® "Wide Body""Diamond Flame" 415.162020 415.162040 415.16206 0415.162050 THERMOS® "Quick Set" 461631603 461631903 461633803 461733803

Affected products

Marshall Gas Controls Model 451 and 452 LP-Gas regulators on Char-Broil®, Kenmore®, and Thermos® brand LP-Gas Grills (shipped to retailers between April 15, 2003 and May 6, 2003)

Recalled brands

Marshall Gas Controls, a division of S.H. Leggitt Company

Remedy

Consumers should immediately close the valve on the service cylinder if LP-gas leakage is detected and contact the Grill Service Center to receive a free replacement regulator.

Recall date

September 25, 2003

Categories

Grills, Smokers & Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #03196?

CPSC recall #03196 covers CPSC, Marshall Gas Controls Announce Recall of LP-Gas Regulators Used on Gas Grills, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on September 25, 2003. The CPSC cites the following hazard: These low-pressure regulators control petroleum gas pressure in gas grills. The regulators are used with Char-Broil®, Kenmore® and Thermos® brand gas grills. There are two model gas regulators involved in the recall. Model 451 is a single outlet regulator used on grills with traditional burners in the main box. Model 452 is a dual outlet regulator used on grills with a side burner adjacent to the main box. The regulators have date codes printed on the valve body. Date codes included in the recall are 13-03/03-13, 14-03/03-14, 15-03/03-15, 16-03/03-16, 17-03/03-17 and 18-03/03-18. Brand Model Model Number CHAR-BROIL® "Quick Set" 463531503 463531703 463631703 463713303 463728403 463731803 "Big Easy" 463823303 463826803 "Patio Caddie" 475496003 KENMORE® "Wide Body""Diamond Flame" 415.162020 415.162040 415.16206 0415.162050 THERMOS® "Quick Set" 461631603 461631903 461633803 461733803

What is the remedy for recall #03196?

The CPSC remedy for recall #03196 is consumers should immediately close the valve on the service cylinder if lp-gas leakage is detected and contact the grill service center to receive a free replacement regulator.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

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Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Marshall-Gas-Controls-Announce-Recall-of-LP-Gas-Regulators-Used-on-Gas-Grills-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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