Onward Manufacturing · Recalled
Onward Manufacturing Recalls Gas Grills Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
The bottom of the cook box that contains the burners can melt or crack as a result of a grease fire. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 4,800
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $450–$700
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall includes the Signet, Sovereign and Sovereign XL series gas grills. Signet series (model #'s starting with 986xxx) 400 sq. inch cooking surface with 3 burners and drop-down shelves; includes models with side and rear burners Sovereign series (model #'s starting with 987xxx) 450 sq. inch cooking surface with 3 burners and drop-down shelves; includes models with side and rear burners. Sovereign XL series (model #'s starting with 988xxx) 600 sq. inch cooking surface with 4 burners and drop-down shelves. The model number can be located on the back panel of the grill.
The file
- Sold at
- Independent retailers nationwide from February 2006 through April 2008 for between $450 and $700.
- Product type
- Grills, Smokers & Accessories
- Made in
- Canada
- Recalled by
- Onward Manufacturing Co., of Ontario, Canada
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the grill immediately and contact Onward Manufacturing for a free repair kit.
For further information, visit the firm's Web site at www.broilkingbbq.com or call toll-free at (866) 434-7455 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
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 MAY 05 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.