June 2, 2005
Alert #05-577 |
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CPSC, Advanced Catalyst Systems, LLC Announce Recall to Repair Cheftech Gas Grills
The following product safety recall was conducted voluntarily by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Cheftech Signature Series Grill Model#CT001
Units: 180
Importer: Advanced Catalyst Systems, LLC.
Manufacturer: CSPS Metal Co. of Taiwan.
Hazard: Advanced Catalyst Systems independently discovered that sustained strong winds blowing into the back scoop of the hood can force hot exhaust through the control panel and could cause it to overheat. If the front panel overheats, it can compromise the integrity of the gas valve assembly, which could cause a fire.
Incidents/Injuries: None.
Description: The grills included in the safety retrofit are Cheftech Signature Series Grill Model#CT001 starting with Serial # 001 and ending with #030. Serial numbers are denoted on the Rating Plate pictured below. Identifying marks include the Rating Plate label on the back. These are 30,000 BTU LP or NG stainless steel grills. The grill has a rotisserie spit and motor. Other model Cheftech gas grills are not included in the recall.
Sold By/at: Advanced Catalyst Systems, LLC (at 6 regional retail stores) in Knoxville, TN prior to March 17, 2005 for $1,800.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Remedy: Stop using the grill and immediately contact Advanced Catalyst Systems, LLC to arrange to receive a free, consumer-installed safety retrofit kit. ACS has already notified known purchasers about this safety alert. All grills associated with this recall have been corrected.
Distributor/Product Seller/Consumer Contact: For more information contact Doug Campbell at (865) 273-1090 ext 226 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or by e-mail at dcampbell@advancedcatalyst.com
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov
CPSC is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of the thousands of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $900 billion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household chemicals - contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
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