CPSC recall 02-206, announced July 19, 2002, covers Quantum North America Red Devil gas grills (about 60,000 units). The product's design allows consumers to light the grill at an air intake tube, instead of at the burner. The notice cites 44 incident reports. CPSC urges consumers to stop using these grills immediately. Recall contact: go to www.walmart.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
They have a logo on the label of the lid and grill base showing a devil cooking at a grill with the writing, "Red Devil." The lid also reads "The Portable Outdoor Kitchen." The black plastic base, above the tripod, reads "QUANTUM HOMEWARES." Components sold with the grill include a heat plate, an oversized skillet with handles, a table-safe serving trivet, and carrying totes.
Which products are included?
These red metal gas grills have a tripod stand. They have a logo on the label of the lid and grill base showing a devil cooking at a grill with the writing, "Red Devil." The lid also reads "The Portable Outdoor Kitchen." The black plastic base, above the tripod, reads "QUANTUM HOMEWARES." Components sold with the grill include a heat plate, an oversized skillet with handles, a table-safe serving trivet, and carrying totes. They were manufactured in Hong Kong.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- When sold
- May 1998 through January 1999
- Where sold
- Walmart, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $160
Why it was recalled
The product's design allows consumers to light the grill at an air intake tube, instead of at the burner. Though the grill appears to function normally, gas inside the air intake tube ignites. The tube can reach temperatures of up to 750 degrees Fahrenheit and present a burn hazard to consumers. In some earlier grills, the heat produced by lighting the grill at the air intake tube damaged the plastic support piece and caused the grill to fall to the ground. When it collapses, flames from the grill can burn nearby consumers and ignite surrounding combustibles.
Incidents and injuries
There have been 44 reports of consumers suffering burns to legs, hands and fingers, including reports of some third degree burns, after the grills collapsed during use. More than 1,000 consumers returned their grills to the manufacturer because the grills collapsed. There have been no reports of incidents or injuries involving these grills sold by Wal-Mart.
Official remedy
CPSC urges consumers to stop using these grills immediately. Consumers who purchased Red Devil gas grills from Wal-Mart can return them to the store for a refund. Consumers who purchased their Red Devil Gas Grills from a retailer other than Wal-Mart should contact the retailer. If that retailer does not provide a refund, repair or replacement for the grill, consumers should contact CPSC. Additionally, consumers who are aware of any incidents with these grills or who want additional information also should contact CPSC.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Go to www.walmart.com.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Quantum North America Inc., of Encino, Calif., e4L Inc., of Encino, Calif.
- Product type
- Grills
- Recall number
- 02-206
- Units
- About 60,000
- Manufactured in
- Hong Kong
- Sold at / sales period
- Quantum and e4L sold these grills directly to consumers through television infomercials, from about May 1998 through January 1999, for about $160. This recall only includes grills sold at Wal-Mart.
- Importer
- Wal-Mart Stores, of Bentonville, Ark.
Red Devil gas grills
CPSC product type: Grills, Smokers & Accessories
This recall in context
Compared with the 77 grill recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 60,000 units: the 15th-largest of 63 grill recalls that state a unit count. The median is 13,750 units.
- Hazards
- Fire: named in 52 of 77 grill recalls, the most common hazard among them. Burn: named in 34 of 77 grill recalls.
- Brand history
- Quantum North America is named in 4 CPSC notices in this index, from 2002 to 2003. This recall is the 2nd. The one before: Quantum North America Red Devil Gas Grills (02-159, May 2002). 4 of them are grill recalls.
- Time on sale
- 9 months. Recalled 42 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For more information, consumers can call Wal-Mart Customer Service at (800) WALMART anytime, or visit Wal-Mart's website at www.walmart.com
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