CPSC recall · Reported September 13, 2006
John Deere Gas Barbecue Grills Recalled Due to Fire, Burn Hazards
Operating the grill in windy conditions can blow the flame under the control panel, causing the grill to overheat or cause flashbacks. Flames could damage the hose that supplies g…
Onward Manufacturing, of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada recalled These are John Deere Gas Barbecue Grills with model numbers HR-BG6203 and HR-BG5202. The ….
John Deere Gas Barbecue Grills Recalled Due to Fire, Burn Hazards was recalled by Onward Manufacturing, of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada in September 13, 2006. Reason: Operating the grill in windy conditions can blow the flame under the control panel, causing the grill to over…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these grills and contact Mi-T-M Corp. or the John Deere deale…. Verify recall #06257 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Onward Manufacturing, of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada issued this CPSC recall-Operating the grill in windy conditions can blow the flame under the control panel, causing the grill to over….
- None
- agency class
- September 13, 2006
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06257 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 are John Deere Gas Barbecue Grills with model numbers HR-BG6203 and HR-BG5202. The model number is on the CSA approval sticker on the back panel. The recalled grills have a John Deere symbol on the center of the hood and a John Deere decal plate below the control panel. These are 52,000 BTU grills with 460 sq. in. cooking surface. The Model HR-BG6203 includes stainless steel doors, stainless steel side shelves and a side burner rated at 10,000 BTU. The Model HR-BG5202 has stainless steel doors with black plastic side shelves.
Reason for recall
Operating the grill in windy conditions can blow the flame under the control panel, causing the grill to overheat or cause flashbacks. Flames could damage the hose that supplies gas to the burner, causing an uncontrolled flame. Also, the grill's control knobs could overheat, resulting in burns to hands.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these grills and contact Mi-T-M Corp. or the John Deere dealer, where the grill was purchased, to receive a free repair kit.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 06257 |
| Date reported | September 13, 2006 |
| Date initiated | September 13, 2006 |
| Recalling firm | Onward Manufacturing, of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada |
| Affected scope | About 3,100 |
| 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 stop using these grills and contact Mi-T-M Corp. or the John Deere dealer, where the grill was purchased, to rec…
- Check the recall number (06257) 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.
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