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CPSC, Meco Corp. Announce Recall to Repair Gas Grills

Reported: December 20, 2005 Initiated: December 20, 2005 #06057

Product Description

The recall involves certain Aussie™ Gas Grills in the Bonza, Bushman and Bondi series, which have "Aussie™" found on the front panel and the series name found on the control panel. Regulator assemblies on these grills have date codes of 2704 and lower. The regulator is attached to the side of the grills. The model number and serial number of the grill can be found on the back of the grill or on the sides of the control panel. The recall includes grills with the following model numbers and serial number ranges: Model Numbers Serial Number Ranges 7362K3XM11 0000001 through 0000760 7720.1.641 0005559 through 0055583 7462K3XB11 0000001 through 0000155 7830.3.641 0000001 through 0006492 7462K3XM51 0000001 through 0000917 7710.1.641 0071582 through 0089666 7820.3.641 0001801 through 0018329 7362K3XB41 0000001 through 0000289 7362K3XG51 0000001 through 0003804 7362K3XM51 0000001 through 0000860

Reason for Recall

The regulators on these gas grills, the component that controls the amount of gas released to the burner, can leak propane when the propane cylinder is connected and open, and the grill is not in use.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the grill and contact Meco for instructions on receiving a replacement regulator assembly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recall involves certain Aussie™ Gas Grills in the Bonza, Bushman and Bondi series, which have "Aussie™" found on the front panel and the series name found on the control panel. Regulator assemblies on these grills have date codes of 2704 and lower. The regulator is attached to the side of the grills. The model number and serial number of the grill can be found on the back of the grill or on the sides of the control panel. The recall includes grills with the following model numbers and serial number ranges: Model Numbers Serial Number Ranges 7362K3XM11 0000001 through 0000760 7720.1.641 0005559 through 0055583 7462K3XB11 0000001 through 0000155 7830.3.641 0000001 through 0006492 7462K3XM51 0000001 through 0000917 7710.1.641 0071582 through 0089666 7820.3.641 0001801 through 0018329 7362K3XB41 0000001 through 0000289 7362K3XG51 0000001 through 0003804 7362K3XM51 0000001 through 0000860. Recalled by Meco Corp., of Greeneville, Tenn. (grill). Units affected: About 98,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The regulators on these gas grills, the component that controls the amount of gas released to the burner, can leak propane when the propane cylinder is connected and open, and the grill is not in use.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the grill and contact Meco for instructions on receiving a replacement regulator assembly.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 20, 2005. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 06057.