CPSC recall · Reported September 25, 2003
CPSC, Marshall Gas Controls Announce Recall of LP-Gas Regulators Used on Gas Grills
Some of these regulators were assembled with an undersized seat disc that could become dislodged and leak propane gas. Propane gas is highly flammable and could ignite, causing a …
Marshall Gas Controls, a division of S.h. Leggitt Company, of San Marcos, Texas recalled These low-pressure regulators control petroleum gas pressure in gas grills. The regulator….
CPSC, Marshall Gas Controls Announce Recall of LP-Gas Regulators Used on Gas Grills was recalled by Marshall Gas Controls, a division of S.h. Leggitt Company, of San Marcos, Texas in September 25, 2003. Reason: Some of these regulators were assembled with an undersized seat disc that could become dislodged and leak pro…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately close the valve on the service cylinder if LP-gas leakage is…. Verify recall #03196 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Marshall Gas Controls, a division of S.h. Leggitt Company, of San Marcos, Texas issued this CPSC recall-Some of these regulators were assembled with an undersized seat disc that could become dislodged and leak pro….
- None
- agency class
- 35K units
- affected scope
- September 25, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03196 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
These low-pressure regulators control petroleum gas pressure in gas grills. The regulators are used with Char-Broil®, Kenmore® and Thermos® brand gas grills. There are two model gas regulators involved in the recall. Model 451 is a single outlet regulator used on grills with traditional burners in the main box. Model 452 is a dual outlet regulator used on grills with a side burner adjacent to the main box. The regulators have date codes printed on the valve body. Date codes included in the recall are 13-03/03-13, 14-03/03-14, 15-03/03-15, 16-03/03-16, 17-03/03-17 and 18-03/03-18. Brand Model Model Number CHAR-BROIL® "Quick Set" 463531503 463531703 463631703 463713303 463728403 463731803 "Big Easy" 463823303 463826803 "Patio Caddie" 475496003 KENMORE® "Wide Body""Diamond Flame" 415.162020 415.162040 415.16206 0415.162050 THERMOS® "Quick Set" 461631603 461631903 461633803 461733803
Reason for recall
Some of these regulators were assembled with an undersized seat disc that could become dislodged and leak propane gas. Propane gas is highly flammable and could ignite, causing a fire or explosion. Consumers should immediately close the valve on the service cylinder if LP-Gas leakage is detected.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately close the valve on the service cylinder if LP-gas leakage is detected and contact the Grill Service Center to receive a free replacement regulator.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03196 |
| Date reported | September 25, 2003 |
| Date initiated | September 25, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Marshall Gas Controls, a division of S.h. Leggitt Company, of San Marcos, Texas |
| Affected scope | 35,000 |
| 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 close the valve on the service cylinder if LP-gas leakage is detected and contact the Grill Service …
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