Guangdong Vanward Electric is recalling about 37,000 Master Forge four-burner gas grills because the gas hose can be improperly installed, causing it to touch the burner box. If the hose touches the burner box, it can melt and rupture when the grill is lit, creating a serious fire risk. There have been two reports of the hose melting and rupturing, though no injuries have been reported yet. These grills were sold at Lowe's stores nationwide between November 2011 and May 2012 for approximately $270.
The gas hose and regulator may come into direct contact with the hot burner box if not routed correctly through the side panel. This contact causes the hose to melt and release gas, which can ignite and cause a fire or result in burn injuries to anyone nearby.
Consumers should immediately stop using the grill and inspect the grill to make sure that the gas hose runs along the outside of the grill cabinet and passes through the round hole in the side panel. Consumers should contact Guangdong Vanward Electric for revised instructions and a warning label to apply to the grill that shows how to properly install the hose and the regulator.
Picture of recalled gas grill
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response