CPSC recall 03-173, announced August 21, 2003, covers CFM Keanall Great Outdoors "Horizon" Gas Grills (about 1,500 units). Certain wind conditions blowing at these grills can cause overheating or flashbacks under the control panel. The notice cites 6 incident reports. The firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available. Recall contact: call 800-638-2772 or 301-595-7054.
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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.
These are Great Outdoors Gas Grills (Horizon Model) with model number GH450SBP and GH450XBP.
Which products are included?
These are Great Outdoors Gas Grills (Horizon Model) with model number GH450SBP and GH450XBP. The model number is on the CSA approval sticker on the back of the front panel. The recalled grills have the words "Horizon" and "Great Outdoors" on the control panel. These are 36,000 BTU 450-square-inch grills. The grill has a dark blue lid and black plastic side shelves with a black frame with a large black front panel. Grills with a florescent label on the carton reading "Contains Safety Enhancement" are not included in the recall. Other model Horizon gas grills are not included in the recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 2 listed, all starting with
GH450. Yours must match one exactly. - Where to look
the CSA approval sticker on the back of the front panel
anda florescent label on the carton reading
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- February 2003 through June 2003
- Where sold
- True Value, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $180 to $200
Why it was recalled
Certain wind conditions blowing at these grills can cause overheating or flashbacks under the control panel. Flames could damage the hose that supplies gas to the burner, causing an uncontrolled flame. Also, flames could come in contact with user's hands, resulting in burns.
Incidents and injuries
Six incidents and no injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
The firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard or destroy the product.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 2 listed in this recall.
- Contact the firm. Call 800-638-2772 or 301-595-7054.
- 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
- Brand
- CFM Keanall
- Manufacturer
- CFM Keanall, of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
- Product type
- Grills
- Recall number
- 03-173
- Units
- About 1,500
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- True Value stores nationwide, from February 2003 through June 2003, for between $180 and $200.
Great Outdoors "Horizon" 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
- 1,500 units: the 54th-largest of 63 grill recalls that state a unit count. The median is 13,750 units.
- Hazard
- Burn: named in 34 of 77 grill recalls.
- Time on sale
- 5 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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