JCPenney · Recalled
JCPenney Recalls Cooks Outdoor BBQ Grills Due to Fire Hazard
The drip pan on the grill does not allow for adequate drainage, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- Units
- About 5,600
- Reports
- 11
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $190–$600
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves Cooks® brand outdoor BBQ grills. The grill has a digital thermometer on the hood, stainless steel top and a global LP regulator. Lot number 780-2176 is printed on the underside of the grill's stand.
The file
- Sold at
- JCPenney stores nationwide and online at www.jcp.com from February 2009 through September 2009 for between $190 and $600.
- Product type
- Grills, Smokers & Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- JCPenney Purchasing Corp., of Plano, Texas
Incident log
The firm has received 11 reports of fires resulting from inadequate drainage. No injuries reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills. To ensure the grills are not useable, consumers should remove the gas regulator and hose assembly. All consumers (whether they purchased the item online or at a JCPenney retail stores) should return the regulator and hose to the Catalog/Customer Service Desk at any JCPenney store for a full refund. Consumers should contact JCPenney for instructions on how to disconnect the gas regulator and hose.
For additional information, contact JCPenney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime of visit the firm's Web site at www.jcp.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 DEC 10 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.