Recall #03-196 · Published September 25, 2003

Marshall Gas Controls Model 451 and 452 LP-Gas regulators on Char-Broil®, Kenmore®, and Thermos® brand LP-Gas Grills (shipped to retailers between April 15, 2003 and May 6, 2003)

CPSC, Marshall Gas Controls Announce Recall of LP-Gas Regulators Used on Gas Grills

CPSC published a recall notice for Marshall Gas Controls Model 451 and 452 LP-Gas regulators on Char-Broil®, Kenmore®, and Thermos® brand LP-Gas Grills (shipped to retailers between April 15, 2003 and May 6, 2003) from Marshall Gas Controls on September 25, 2003. CPSC identifies this hazard: Some of these regulators were assembled with an undersized seat disc that could become dislodged and leak propane gas. Propane gas is highly flammable and could ignite, causing a fire or explosion. Consumers should immediately close the valve on the service cylinder if LP-Gas leakage is detected. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately close the valve on the service cylinder if LP-gas leakage is detected and contact the Grill Service Center to receive a free replacement regulator.

Recalled gas regulator
Recalled gas regulator
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What to check on the product label

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.

Additional identifying details

Brand Model Model Number CHAR-BROIL® "Quick Set" 463531503 463531703 463631703 463713303 463728403 463731803 "Big Easy" 463823303 463826803 "Patio Caddie" 475496003 KENMORE® "Wide Body""Diamond Flame" 415.162020 415.162040 415.16206 0415.162050 THERMOS® "Quick Set" 461631603 461631903 461633803 461733803

Which products are included?

These low-pressure regulators control petroleum gas pressure in gas grills. The regulators are used with Char-Broil®, Kenmore® and Thermos® brand gas grills. There are two model gas regulators involved in the recall. Model 451 is a single outlet regulator used on grills with traditional burners in the main box. Model 452 is a dual outlet regulator used on grills with a side burner adjacent to the main box. The regulators have date codes printed on the valve body. Date codes included in the recall are 13-03/03-13, 14-03/03-14, 15-03/03-15, 16-03/03-16, 17-03/03-17 and 18-03/03-18. Brand Model Model Number CHAR-BROIL® "Quick Set" 463531503 463531703 463631703 463713303 463728403 463731803 "Big Easy" 463823303 463826803 "Patio Caddie" 475496003 KENMORE® "Wide Body""Diamond Flame" 415.162020 415.162040 415.16206 0415.162050 THERMOS® "Quick Set" 461631603 461631903 461633803 461733803

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

Some of these regulators were assembled with an undersized seat disc that could become dislodged and leak propane gas. Propane gas is highly flammable and could ignite, causing a fire or explosion. Consumers should immediately close the valve on the service cylinder if LP-Gas leakage is detected.

Incidents and injuries

None reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately close the valve on the service cylinder if LP-gas leakage is detected and contact the Grill Service Center to receive a free replacement regulator.

Product and sales details

Brand
Marshall Gas Controls
Product type
Grills
Recall number
03-196
Units
35,000
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
Home and appliance stores nationwide, from April 2003 through May 2003.
Distributor
Marshall Gas Controls, a division of S.H. Leggitt Company, of San Marcos, Texas

Marshall Gas Controls Model 451 and 452 LP-Gas regulators on Char-Broil®, Kenmore®, and Thermos® brand LP-Gas Grills (shipped to retailers between April 15, 2003 and May 6, 2003)

CPSC product type: Grills, Smokers & Accessories

Recall contact information

Call the Grill Service Center at (800) 241-7548 anytime.

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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