Onward Manufacturing Recalls Gas Grills Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

Active Recall Announced May 5, 2008 CPSC #08261

Quick answer

Onward Manufacturing Recalls Gas Grills Due to Fire and Burn Hazard is CPSC recall #08261, announced on May 5, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should stop using the grill immediately and contact onward manufacturing for a free repair kit.. Affected brand: Onward Manufacturing Co..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Broil King Gas Grills

Recalled brands

Onward Manufacturing Co.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the grill immediately and contact Onward Manufacturing for a free repair kit.

Recall date

May 5, 2008

Categories

Grills, Smokers & Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #08261?

CPSC recall #08261 covers Onward Manufacturing Recalls Gas Grills Due to Fire and Burn Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 5, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #08261?

The CPSC remedy for recall #08261 is consumers should stop using the grill immediately and contact onward manufacturing for a free repair kit.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Onward Manufacturing Recalls Gas Grills Due to Fire and Burn Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Onward-Manufacturing-Recalls-Gas-Grills-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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