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RecallCPSCcpsc-318INJURY

Char-Broil Recalls Vertical Gas Smokers Due to Injury Hazard

Units Affected
18,450
Recall Date
August 24, 2010
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Injury
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CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-318.

This recall involves the Char-Broil vertical gas smokers with model number 07701413. The model number is printed on a metal tag located on the right rear leg of the smoker. The smoker measures 21.5" x 19.5" x 45.5" and weighs 75 pounds. A "G" inside a triangle is printed on the regulator (see photo).

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-318.

Consumers should stop using the recalled smokers and contact Char-Broil for a free replacement hose/valve/regulator assembly and installation instructions.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Walmart And Various Other Retailers Nationwide From March 2008 Through June 2010 For About $140. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. 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-318.

For additional information, contact Char-Broil toll-free at (866) 671-7988 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.charbroil.com

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Walmart And Various Other Retailers Nationwide From March 2008 Through June 2010 For About $140. Recall FAQ

Walmart And Various Other Retailers Nationwide From March 2008 Through June 2010 For About $140. is the subject of an outdoor & garden recall: Char-Broil Recalls Vertical Gas Smokers Due to Injury Hazard. The notice was published on August 24, 2010 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 18,450 units are potentially affected.