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CPSC recall · Reported November 10, 2004

CPSC, CFM Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Vermont Castings Five-Burner Barbeque Grills

Gas leak and fire hazard. The burner tubes may not fit fully into the gas valves. If a consumer pulls on the console, the metal may flex and the gas valves may disconnect from the…

Recall #
05044
Affected scope
About 12,500
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Cfm Corporation, of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada recalled The recalled grills have five burners and a label on the back of the cabinet, with the mo… - a moderate-severity action.

CPSC, CFM Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Vermont Castings Five-Burner Barbeque Gri… was recalled by Cfm Corporation, of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada in November 10, 2004. Reason: Gas leak and fire hazard. The burner tubes may not fit fully into the gas valves. If a consumer pulls on the …. Remedy: Firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should disca…. Verify recall #05044 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Cfm Corporation, of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-Gas leak and fire hazard. The burner tubes may not fit fully into the gas valves. If a consumer pulls on the ….

Moderate
severity level
November 10, 2004
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05044 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #05044) was formally reported on November 10, 2004. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Cfm Corporation, of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 12,500.

The documented reason for this recall is: Gas leak and fire hazard. The burner tubes may not fit fully into the gas valves. If a consumer pulls on the console, the metal may flex and the gas valves may disconnect from the burners, releasing gas and creating a f… 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: Firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard or destroy the product. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 12,500

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

The recalled grills have five burners and a label on the back of the cabinet, with the model number on the left side. Models CF9086 and VCS5000 are equipped with a side burner. Model CF9085 is not equipped with a side burner. Grills that do not have five burners and grills sold before 2004 are not affected by this recall. All of the affected grills were listed by Canadian Standards Association.

Reason for recall

Gas leak and fire hazard. The burner tubes may not fit fully into the gas valves. If a consumer pulls on the console, the metal may flex and the gas valves may disconnect from the burners, releasing gas and creating a fire risk that could cause injury and property damage.

Remedy, what to do

Firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard or destroy the product.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 05044
Date reported November 10, 2004
Date initiated November 10, 2004
Recalling firm Cfm Corporation, of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Affected scope About 12,500
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

Firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard or destroy the product.

  • Check the recall number (05044) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recalled grills have five burners and a label on the back of the cabinet, with the model number on the left side. Models CF9086 and VCS5000 are equipped with a side burner. Model CF9085 is not equipped with a side burner. Grills that do not have five burners and grills sold before 2004 are not affected by this recall. All of the affected grills were listed by Canadian Standards Association.. Recalled by Cfm Corporation, of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Units affected: About 12,500.
Why was this product recalled?
Gas leak and fire hazard. The burner tubes may not fit fully into the gas valves. If a consumer pulls on the console, the metal may flex and the gas valves may disconnect from the burners, releasing gas and creating a fire risk that could cause injury and property damage.
What should consumers do?
Firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard or destroy the product.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 10, 2004. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 05044.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (05044) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported November 10, 2004. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.