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Kitchen & Cookware

Fred's Recalls Charcoal Grills Due to Fire Hazard

Agency Publication Date: August 2, 2017
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Summary

Approximately 2,000 Living Traditions mini barrel charcoal grills are being recalled because the paint on the exterior of the grill can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard. There have been two reports of the exterior paint catching fire, though no injuries or property damage have been reported. These black steel grills were sold at Fred's stores between January and June 2017 for about $22. Consumers should immediately stop using these grills and return them to any Fred's Store for a full refund.

Risk

The paint used on the exterior of the grill is flammable and can catch fire when the grill is heated. This creates a fire hazard that can lead to unexpected flames and potential injury to the user or damage to surrounding property.

What You Should Do

  1. Check the packaging for the 'Living Traditions' brand name, model number SXB1501, and UPC code 00000 19877 to confirm if your grill is affected.
  2. Inspect the grill to see if it matches the description: a black steel mini barrel grill measuring about 18 inches by 15 inches by 18.5 inches, featuring a black handle on the lid and sides, a front heat gauge, and a silver latch.
  3. Immediately stop using the recalled grill and do not light any charcoal inside it.
  4. Return the grill to any Fred's Store location to receive a full refund of the purchase price.
  5. For more information, contact Fred's at 800-374-7417 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit www.fredsinc.com and click on the 'Recall Information' banner.
  6. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return the grill to any Fred's Store for a full refund of the purchase price.

Contact: Fred's at 800-374-7417 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or online at www.fredsinc.com and click on the "Recall Information" banner for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Living Traditions Mini Barrel Charcoal Grill
Model:
SXB1501
UPC Codes:
0000019877
Date Ranges: January 2017 through June 2017

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Living Traditions Mini Barrel Charcoal Grill

Living Traditions Mini Barrel Charcoal Grill

Living Traditions Mini Barrel Charcoal Grill

Living Traditions Mini Barrel Charcoal Grill

Living Traditions Mini Barrel Charcoal Grill

Living Traditions Mini Barrel Charcoal Grill

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 17198
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Bazhou Sanxin Steel, of China
Sold By: Fred's stores in: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas from January 2017 through June 2017 for about $22.
Distributor: Fred's Stores of Tennessee Inc., of Memphis, Tenn.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: 2000
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: Fred's at 800-374-7417 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or online at www.fredsinc.com and click on the "Recall Information" banner for more information.
Agency Last Updated: August 2, 2017

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