Severity
Moderate
CPSC recall · Reported September 10, 2003
The glass cover and components on the grill's thermometer can break, posing a risk of injury to the user or those nearby.
Weber-Stephen Products Co., of Palatine, Ill. recalled The Summit Gas Grills are stainless steel and have model numbers 5210001, 5310001, 522000… - a moderate-severity action.
CPSC, Weber-Stephen Products Announce Recall of Gas Grills was recalled by Weber-Stephen Products Co., of Palatine, Ill. in September 10, 2003. Reason: The glass cover and components on the grill's thermometer can break, posing a risk of injury to the user or t…. Remedy: Contact Weber-Stephen to receive a free replacement thermometer. Consumers should not use…. Verify recall #03180 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Weber-Stephen Products Co., of Palatine, Ill. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The glass cover and components on the grill's thermometer can break, posing a risk of injury to the user or t….
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03180 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This CPSC action (record #03180) was formally reported on September 10, 2003. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Weber-Stephen Products Co., of Palatine, Ill. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as 43,000 (Summit); 1,450 (Vieluxe).
The documented reason for this recall is: The glass cover and components on the grill's thermometer can break, posing a risk of injury to the user or those nearby. 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: Contact Weber-Stephen to receive a free replacement thermometer. Consumers should not use the grill until the replacement thermometer has been installed, in accordance with the instructions. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
43,000 (Summit); 1,450 (Vieluxe)
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
The Summit Gas Grills are stainless steel and have model numbers 5210001, 5310001, 5220001, 5320001, 5230001, 5330001, 5260001, 5360001, 5270001, 5370001, 5290001, and 5390001, with serial numbers beginning with the letters DT. The model and serial number is located on the outside right panel of the storage cart. The Summit grills are sold as either a four-burner Silver series or six-burner Gold series. The private labeled Vieluxe Gas Grills have model numbers 360201, 360102, 370201, 370102 and 370299, with serial numbers beginning with the letters DA, DU, and DT. The model and serial number is located inside of the side access door on the right side of the grill. The grills are sold as either a four-burner 44-inch model or a six-burner 56-inch model, are made of high-grade stainless steel, and are equipped with a rear-mounted infrared burner and rotisserie device. Weber grills with a brand name other than Vieluxe or Summit are not included in this recall.
The glass cover and components on the grill's thermometer can break, posing a risk of injury to the user or those nearby.
Contact Weber-Stephen to receive a free replacement thermometer. Consumers should not use the grill until the replacement thermometer has been installed, in accordance with the instructions.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03180 |
| Date reported | September 10, 2003 |
| Date initiated | September 10, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Weber-Stephen Products Co., of Palatine, Ill. |
| Affected scope | 43,000 (Summit); 1,450 (Vieluxe) |
| 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
Contact Weber-Stephen to receive a free replacement thermometer. Consumers should not use the grill until the replacement thermom…
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