CPSC recall · Reported September 25, 2018
Traeger Grills Recalls Wood Pellet Grills Due to Fire Hazard
Grease can leak from the drip tray, posing a fire hazard.
Traeger Grills, Salt Lake City, Utah recalled This recall involves the Scout and Ranger portable wood-pellet fueled grills. The portabl….
Traeger Grills Recalls Wood Pellet Grills Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Traeger Grills, Salt Lake City, Utah in September 25, 2018. Reason: Grease can leak from the drip tray, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills and contact Traeger Grills fo…. Verify recall #18230 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Traeger Grills, Salt Lake City, Utah issued this CPSC recall-Grease can leak from the drip tray, posing a fire hazard..
- None
- agency class
- 16K units
- affected scope
- September 25, 2018
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18230 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.
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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Product description
This recall involves the Scout and Ranger portable wood-pellet fueled grills. The portable grills are black-metal rectangular boxes with a clamshell opening for access to the grill. The grills are marked with the word "Traeger" and the Scout model also has an image of mountains on the top of the grill. The Scout has a curved silver handle on the front of the grill with a round dial to adjust the temperature. The Ranger has a straight silver handle on the front of the grill with a push-button touchpad to adjust the temperature. The grills are about 21 inches long, 20 inches wide, and 13 inches high. The Scout weighs about 45 pounds and the Ranger weighs about 60 pounds including its cast iron griddle.
Reason for recall
Grease can leak from the drip tray, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills and contact Traeger Grills for a free replacement grill, free replacement drip tray to repair the grill, or a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 18230 |
| Date reported | September 25, 2018 |
| Date initiated | September 25, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Traeger Grills, Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Affected scope | 16100 |
| 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 grills and contact Traeger Grills for a free replacement grill, free replace…
- Check the recall number (18230) 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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