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CPSC recall · Reported September 13, 2005

CPSC, The Brinkmann Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Gas Grills

The regulators on these gas grills, the components that control the amount of gas released to the burner, could leak gas when attached to certain liquid propane tanks. This poses …

Recall #
05266
Affected scope
About 130,000
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The Brinkmann Corporation, of Dallas, Texas recalled The recall involves Brinkmann-brand and Charmglow-brand gas grills. The regulator is atta… - a moderate-severity action.

CPSC, The Brinkmann Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Gas Grills was recalled by The Brinkmann Corporation, of Dallas, Texas in September 13, 2005. Reason: The regulators on these gas grills, the components that control the amount of gas released to the burner, cou…. Remedy: Consumers with grills that have the "GDA" regulator should contact Brinkmann to receive a…. Verify recall #05266 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

The Brinkmann Corporation, of Dallas, Texas issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The regulators on these gas grills, the components that control the amount of gas released to the burner, cou….

Moderate
severity level
September 13, 2005
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05266 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #05266) was formally reported on September 13, 2005. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The Brinkmann Corporation, of Dallas, Texas is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 130,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: The regulators on these gas grills, the components that control the amount of gas released to the burner, could leak gas when attached to certain liquid propane tanks. This poses a risk of fire and burn injuries. 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 with grills that have the "GDA" regulator should contact Brinkmann to receive a free repair kit or replacement hose regulator assembly. - 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 130,000

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

The recall involves Brinkmann-brand and Charmglow-brand gas grills. The regulator is attached to the side of the grills. Only grills that have regulators with the name "GDA" are affected by this recall. The grills have three to six burners and the name "Brinkmann" or "Charmglow" on the lid.

Reason for recall

The regulators on these gas grills, the components that control the amount of gas released to the burner, could leak gas when attached to certain liquid propane tanks. This poses a risk of fire and burn injuries.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers with grills that have the "GDA" regulator should contact Brinkmann to receive a free repair kit or replacement hose regulator assembly.

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 05266
Date reported September 13, 2005
Date initiated September 13, 2005
Recalling firm The Brinkmann Corporation, of Dallas, Texas
Affected scope About 130,000
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 with grills that have the "GDA" regulator should contact Brinkmann to receive a free repair kit or replacement hose reg…

  • Check the recall number (05266) 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 recall involves Brinkmann-brand and Charmglow-brand gas grills. The regulator is attached to the side of the grills. Only grills that have regulators with the name "GDA" are affected by this recall. The grills have three to six burners and the name "Brinkmann" or "Charmglow" on the lid.. Recalled by The Brinkmann Corporation, of Dallas, Texas. Units affected: About 130,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The regulators on these gas grills, the components that control the amount of gas released to the burner, could leak gas when attached to certain liquid propane tanks. This poses a risk of fire and burn injuries.
What should consumers do?
Consumers with grills that have the "GDA" regulator should contact Brinkmann to receive a free repair kit or replacement hose regulator assembly.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 13, 2005. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 05266.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (05266) 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 September 13, 2005. 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.