CPSC recall · Reported August 2, 2017
Fred's Recalls Charcoal Grills Due to Fire Hazard
The exterior paint on the grill can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Bazhou Sanxin Steel, of China recalled This recall involves Living Traditions mini barrel charcoal grills. The black steel grill….
Fred's Recalls Charcoal Grills Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Bazhou Sanxin Steel, of China in August 2, 2017. Reason: The exterior paint on the grill can ignite, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return the grill to any …. Verify recall #17198 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Bazhou Sanxin Steel, of China issued this CPSC recall-The exterior paint on the grill can ignite, posing a fire hazard..
- None
- agency class
- 2K units
- affected scope
- August 2, 2017
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17198 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
This recall involves Living Traditions mini barrel charcoal grills. The black steel grills measure about 18 inches by 15 inches by 18.5 inches. They have a black handle on the lid and one on each side, and at the front a heat gauge and a silver latch. Model number SXB1501 and UPC code 00000 19877 are printed on the product's packaging.
Reason for recall
The exterior paint on the grill can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return the grill to any Fred's Store for a full refund of the purchase price.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 17198 |
| Date reported | August 2, 2017 |
| Date initiated | August 2, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Bazhou Sanxin Steel, of China |
| Affected scope | 2000 |
| 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 immediately stop using the recalled product and return the grill to any Fred's Store for a full refund of the pu…
- Check the recall number (17198) 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
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