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Fred’s Recalls Charcoal Grills Due to Fire Hazard

  • Living Traditions Mini Barrel Charcoal Grill
  • Living Traditions Mini Barrel Charcoal Grill
  • Living Traditions Mini Barrel Charcoal Grill
Name of Product:
Mini barrel charcoal grills
Hazard:

The exterior paint on the grill can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
August 02, 2017
Units:
2,000
Consumer 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.

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves Living Traditions mini barrel charcoal grills. The black steel grills measure about 18 inches by 15 inches by 18.5 inches. They have a black handle on the lid and one on each side, and at the front a heat gauge and a silver latch. Model number SXB1501 and UPC code 00000 19877 are printed on the product’s packaging.  

Remedy:

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

There are two reports of paint on the exterior of the grill igniting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Sold At:
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.
Manufacturer(s):
Bazhou Sanxin Steel, of China
Distributor(s):
Fred’s Stores of Tennessee Inc., of Memphis, Tenn.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
17-198
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