Char-Broil Recalls Patio Bistro Gas Grills Due to Burn Hazard
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1441.
The recall involves two Char-Broil® Gas Patio Bistro® Grills: the model 240 Full Size grill and the model 180 Table Top grill. Both are single-burner propane gas grills equipped with a battery-operated integrated electronic ignition and intended only for outdoor use. The grills have round black bodies with silver/aluminum trim. The words "Char-Broil®" and "Patio Bistro®" are printed near the thermometer on the grill's lid and near the control knob on the front of the grill. The grills have a rating label on the bottom support on the back of the unit that states "Char-Broil, LLC," the model number and other information. The grills were sold with the following model numbers: Model Name Model Number(s) Char-Broil® Gas Patio Bistro® 240 Full Size 11601558, 11601558-A1, 12601558 and 12601558-A2 Char-Broil® Gas Patio Bistro® 180 Table Top 12601713
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1441.
Consumers should immediately stop using the grills and contact Char-Broil for instructions on how to order and install a free repair kit.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Hardware Stores And Other Retailers Nationwide, Including Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Sears, Target, True Value And Online From Amazon.com From September 2010 To June 2013 For About For About $175 For The Full Size Grill And $135 For The Table Top Grill. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1441.
Char-Broil toll free at (866) 671-7988 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday, or online at www.charbroil.com and click on Recalls at the bottom of the page.
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Hardware Stores And Other Retailers Nationwide, Including Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Sears, Target, True Value And Online From Amazon.com From September 2010 To June 2013 For About For About $175 For The Full Size Grill And $135 For The Table Top Grill. Recall FAQ
Hardware Stores And Other Retailers Nationwide, Including Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Sears, Target, True Value And Online From Amazon.com From September 2010 To June 2013 For About For About $175 For The Full Size Grill And $135 For The Table Top Grill. is the subject of an outdoor & garden recall: Char-Broil Recalls Patio Bistro Gas Grills Due to Burn Hazard. The notice was published on August 15, 2013 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 69,300 units are potentially affected.