Recall #17-233 · Published September 26, 2017
Gas grills and liquid propane (LP) regulators
CPSC published a recall notice for Gas grills and liquid propane (LP) regulators from Saber Grills LLC on September 26, 2017. CPSC identifies this hazard: The grills' LP regulator can allow gas to flow at a higher pressure than intended, which can result in a gas leak and flame burst from the burner knobs, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills and regulators and contact Saber for a free repair kit with installation instructions. A video on how to install the replacement components is available at: www.sabergrills.com/Support/SafetyBulletins.aspx.
Why it was recalled
The grills' LP regulator can allow gas to flow at a higher pressure than intended, which can result in a gas leak and flame burst from the burner knobs, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills and regulators and contact Saber for a free repair kit with installation instructions. A video on how to install the replacement components is available at: www.sabergrills.com/Support/SafetyBulletins.aspx.
- Brand
- Saber Grills LLC
- Recall published
- September 26, 2017
- Units
- About 18,800 grills and 2,900 warranty parts and conversion kits (in addition, 7,700 grills and 500 warranty parts and conversion kits were sold in Canada)
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialty outdoor living stores nationwide, including Family Leisure, Fortunoff Backyard Store, and Watson's, and through authorized websites and catalogs including Bed, Bath & Beyond and Frontgate, from September 2011 to May 2017 for between $800 and $2,000. The price of the LP conversion kit ranges from $90 to $105. The warranty parts were also sold as service parts for between $50 and $110.