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QVC and Tristar Recall Electric Grills Due to Fire Hazard; Consumers to Receive New Instructions

Reported: March 6, 2008 Initiated: March 6, 2008 #08549

Product Description

This recall involves a dual surface electric contact grill sold under the "Hulk Hogan's Ultimate Grill" brand. The grills are silver/gray in color, have removable cooking plates, a cassette to catch drippings, and fold for storage or transport. Model number PZ-3012 is printed on a silver label attached to the back of the grills.

Reason for Recall

Cooking oils or sprays applied to the grill's cooking plates before preheating can cause the oil to ignite and/or flare up. Cooking sprays can ignite and/or flare up if used on the grill at any time.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using cooking oils on the grill prior to preheating. Cooking sprays should not be used on the grill at anytime. Consumers will receive a revised instruction manual with a cooking spray/oil use warning. QVC has sent warning notices to consumers to whom it sold the product directly. Tristar will do the same.

Details

Units Affected
About 13,500
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/QVC-and-Tristar-Recall-Electric-Grills-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Consumers-to-Receive-New-Instructions

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves a dual surface electric contact grill sold under the "Hulk Hogan's Ultimate Grill" brand. The grills are silver/gray in color, have removable cooking plates, a cassette to catch drippings, and fold for storage or transport. Model number PZ-3012 is printed on a silver label attached to the back of the grills.. Recalled by QVC Inc., of West Chester, Pa.. Units affected: About 13,500.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Cooking oils or sprays applied to the grill's cooking plates before preheating can cause the oil to ignite and/or flare up. Cooking sprays can ignite and/or flare up if used on the grill at any time.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using cooking oils on the grill prior to preheating. Cooking sprays should not be used on the grill at anytime. Consumers will receive a revised instruction manual with a cooking spray/oil use warning. QVC has sent warning notices to consumers to whom it sold the product directly. Tristar will do the same.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 6, 2008. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 08549.

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