Fred's · Recalled
Fred's Recalls Charcoal Grills Due to Fire Hazard
The exterior paint on the grill can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- 2000
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $22
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Fred's stores in: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas from January 2017 through June 2017 for about $22.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Bazhou Sanxin Steel, of China, Fred's Stores of Tennessee Inc., of Memphis, Tenn.
Incident log
There are two reports of paint on the exterior of the grill igniting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
What the notice says 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.
Fred's at 800-374-7417 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or online at www.fredsinc.com and click on the "Recall Information" banner for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
