Recall Details
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 13, 2010 Release #10-196 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 995-8862 |
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. 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: Kuuma IR Stow and Go Grills
Units: About 4,600
Importer: Eastwind Industries Inc., of San Leandro, Calif.
Hazard: If the fuel container is not completely threaded on the regulator during installation, the propane tanks can leak fuel. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Eastwind Industries has received three reports of fires from leaking propane tanks, resulting in reports of minor burns to the hands.
Description: This recall involves Kuuma IR Stow and Go barbecue grills. The rectangle grill is stainless steel with the word "Kuuma" embossed on the front. The grill's main housing measures 18 ? inches long x 8 ? inches tall x 10 inches deep. Model number 83726 is printed on the barcode label affixed to the packaging.
Sold exclusively at: West Marine stores nationwide from January 2009 through August 2009 for between $100 and $140.
Manufactured in: Thailand
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled barbecue grills and contact Eastwind for a new operator's manual with revised graphic installation instructions. Consumers will also receive a new tool to use for maintenance and cleaning of the fuel system.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Eastwind Industries toll-free at (866) 995-8862 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.kuumaproducts.com
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