Barbeques Galore Inc. · Recalled
Barbeques Galore Inc. Recalls Gas Grills Posing Risk of Gas Leaks, Fires
The grills have faulty regulators that can release too much gas to the burner causing an excessive burner flame. This also poses a risk of gas leaks, fires and explosions if an ignition source is present.
- Units
- About 1,800
- Reports
- 18
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $170–$200
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
The Turbo Sport Portable Infrared LP Gas Grill is model number IR600; the model number is not identified on the grill. The Turbo Sport measures 16.5 inches long by 14 inches wide and 12 inches high. The portable grill is constructed of stainless steel with an attached stainless steel hood. The "Turbo Sport" nameplate is on the front panel of the grill. No other barbecue with the "Turbo" name is affected by this recall.
The file
- Sold at
- Barbeques Galore Inc. stores nationwide from August 2004 through August 2005 for between $170 and $200.
- Product type
- Grills, Smokers & Accessories
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Recalled by
- Barbeques Galore Inc., of Lake Forest, Calif.
Incident log
There have been 18 reports of excessive flame or the regulator shutting off. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these grills and return the regulator to a Barbeques Galore retail store for a replacement, or contact Barbeques Galore Customer Service to have a replacement regulator sent to them.
Call Barbeques Galore Inc toll-free at (800) 752-3085 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. For additional information on this product, consumers can visit the Barbeques Galore Web site at www.bbqgalore.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated FEB 23 2006; last revised MAY 13 2024.