QVC and Tristar Recall Electric Grills Due to Fire Hazard; Consumers to Receive New Instructions

Active Recall Announced March 6, 2008 CPSC #08549

Quick answer

QVC and Tristar Recall Electric Grills Due to Fire Hazard; Consumers to Receive New Instructions is CPSC recall #08549, announced on March 6, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves a dual surface electric contact grill sold under the "Hulk Hogan's Ultimate Grill" brand. The grills are silver/gray in color, have removable cooking plates, a cassette to catch drippings, and fold for storage or transport. Model number PZ-3012 is printed on a silver label attached to the back of the grills. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using cooking oils on the grill prior to preheating. cooking sprays should not be used on the grill at anytime. consumers will receive a revised instruction manual with a cooking spray/oil use warning. qvc has sent warning notices to consumers to whom it sold the product directly. tristar will do the same.. Affected brands: QVC Inc., Tristar Products Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves a dual surface electric contact grill sold under the "Hulk Hogan's Ultimate Grill" brand. The grills are silver/gray in color, have removable cooking plates, a cassette to catch drippings, and fold for storage or transport. Model number PZ-3012 is printed on a silver label attached to the back of the grills.

Affected products

Electric Contact Grills

Recalled brands

QVC Inc., Tristar Products Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using cooking oils on the grill prior to preheating. Cooking sprays should not be used on the grill at anytime. Consumers will receive a revised instruction manual with a cooking spray/oil use warning. QVC has sent warning notices to consumers to whom it sold the product directly. Tristar will do the same.

Recall date

March 6, 2008

Categories

Grills, Smokers & Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #08549?

CPSC recall #08549 covers QVC and Tristar Recall Electric Grills Due to Fire Hazard; Consumers to Receive New Instructions, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 6, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves a dual surface electric contact grill sold under the "Hulk Hogan's Ultimate Grill" brand. The grills are silver/gray in color, have removable cooking plates, a cassette to catch drippings, and fold for storage or transport. Model number PZ-3012 is printed on a silver label attached to the back of the grills.

What is the remedy for recall #08549?

The CPSC remedy for recall #08549 is consumers should immediately stop using cooking oils on the grill prior to preheating. cooking sprays should not be used on the grill at anytime. consumers will receive a revised instruction manual with a cooking spray/oil use warning. qvc has sent warning notices to consumers to whom it sold the product directly. tristar will do the same.. 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 QVC and Tristar Recall Electric Grills Due to Fire Hazard; Consumers to Receive New Instructions 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/QVC-and-Tristar-Recall-Electric-Grills-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Consumers-to-Receive-New-Instructions. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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