Recall #05-261 · Published September 8, 2005

The Coleman Coleman® Gas Grills and Patio Heaters

CPSC, The Coleman Company, Inc. Announce the Recall to Repair Coleman® Gas Grills and Patio Heaters

CPSC published a recall notice for Coleman® Gas Grills and Patio Heaters from The Coleman on September 8, 2005. CPSC identifies this hazard: The regulators on these products can leak propane when the propane cylinder is turned on and the product is not in use. This can pose a fire or explosion hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should stop using the grills and heaters immediately and contact Coleman for a free replacement regulator assembly. Once the regulator is replaced, the grill or heater may be used.

Recalled Gas Grill Model 5100
Recalled Gas Grill Model 5100
Image: CPSC recall notice

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

The recall includes Coleman® Gas Grills with model numbers 5100, 5300, 5400, 5600, 6000 and 7700, and Coleman® Patio Heater with model number 5040.

Which products are included?

The recall includes Coleman® Gas Grills with model numbers 5100, 5300, 5400, 5600, 6000 and 7700, and Coleman® Patio Heater with model number 5040. The model name and number can be found directly on the front of the grills and on the inside cover of the heaters.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The regulators on these products can leak propane when the propane cylinder is turned on and the product is not in use. This can pose a fire or explosion hazard.

Incidents and injuries

Coleman has received 98 reports of these regulators leaking propane. Coleman has received no reports of injuries or property damage.

Official remedy

Consumers should stop using the grills and heaters immediately and contact Coleman for a free replacement regulator assembly. Once the regulator is replaced, the grill or heater may be used.

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
The Coleman Company, Inc., of Wichita, Kan., TPA Metals and Machinery of China
Product type
Grills
Recall number
05-261
Units
About 124,000 grills and about 6,200 heaters
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Lowe's, Expo Design Centers and various pool and patio retailers nationwide. The grills were sold from January 2004 through July 2005 for between $270 and $1,260. The patio heaters were sold from June 2004 through July 2005 for between $500 and $600.

Coleman® Gas Grills and Patio Heaters

CPSC product type: Grills, Smokers & Accessories

Recall contact information

Call The Coleman Company, Inc. toll-free at (866) 584-8587 anytime, or log on to the company's Web site at www.coleman.com

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

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