CPSC recall · Reported August 1, 2000
CPSC and The Coleman Co. Announce Recall of Gas Grills
A sharp edge on the metal heat shield below the control panel of the grill can cause lacerations to the hands, wrists or arms.
The Coleman Co. of Witchita, Kan. recalled The recalled grills are green and black and have a red Coleman emblem on the grill's cove….
CPSC and The Coleman Co. Announce Recall of Gas Grills was recalled by The Coleman Co. of Witchita, Kan. in August 1, 2000. Reason: A sharp edge on the metal heat shield below the control panel of the grill can cause lacerations to the hands…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Coleman to receive a free repair kit. The repair kit…. Verify recall #00153 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
The Coleman Co. of Witchita, Kan. issued this CPSC recall-A sharp edge on the metal heat shield below the control panel of the grill can cause lacerations to the hands….
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- August 1, 2000
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00153 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #00153) was formally reported on August 1, 2000. The CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for its recalls, so this record carries no agency severity grade, with a current status of Active. The Coleman Co. of Witchita, Kan. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 86,000.
The documented reason for this recall is: A sharp edge on the metal heat shield below the control panel of the grill can cause lacerations to the hands, wrists or arms. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately contact Coleman to receive a free repair kit. The repair kit contains a plastic sheath to cover the sharp edge on the heat shield. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The recalled grills are green and black and have a red Coleman emblem on the grill's cover. The grill has a wheeled cart with two side tables or one side table and a side burner, and features a warming rack above the grilling surface. Only grills with series numbers 2000 or 3000 are included in the recall. The series numbers are on the face plate of the grill, located on the right hand side of the control panel.
Reason for recall
A sharp edge on the metal heat shield below the control panel of the grill can cause lacerations to the hands, wrists or arms.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately contact Coleman to receive a free repair kit. The repair kit contains a plastic sheath to cover the sharp edge on the heat shield.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 00153 |
| Date reported | August 1, 2000 |
| Date initiated | August 1, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | The Coleman Co. of Witchita, Kan. |
| Affected scope | About 86,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately contact Coleman to receive a free repair kit. The repair kit contains a plastic sheath to cover the …
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