CPSC recall 05-262, announced September 8, 2005, covers Nexgrill Industries Charmglow® Gas Grills (about 86,000 units). The hose connecting the propane tank with the manifold can run up too close to the firebox. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the gas grill and contact Nexgrill Customer Service to receive a free, self-installation repair kit. Recall contact: call (888) 568-9888, or go to 0036.serorder.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.
Affected model numbers
The recalled Charmglow® Gas Grills have a model number of 720-0036-HD-05, which can be found on the back of the grill.
Which products are included?
The recalled Charmglow® Gas Grills have a model number of 720-0036-HD-05, which can be found on the back of the grill. The stainless steel grill is designed to be used with propane gas. The name of the grill is located at the left corner of the exterior of the main burner lid. A temperature gauge is located at the center of the main burner lid.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- One listed. Yours must match it exactly.
- Where to look
the back of the grill
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- November 2004 through June 2005
- Where sold
- The Home Depot, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $350
Why it was recalled
The hose connecting the propane tank with the manifold can run up too close to the firebox. The heat from the firebox can damage the hose, causing it to leak gas. The release of gas creates a fire risk that could cause injury and property damage.
Incidents and injuries
Nexgrill has received five reports of fires involving hoses leaking gas and more than 45 additional reports of incidents involving possible gas leaks.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the gas grill and contact Nexgrill Customer Service to receive a free, self-installation repair kit.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the one listed in this recall.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units.
- Contact the firm. Call (888) 568-9888, or go to 0036.serorder.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
- Brand
- Nexgrill Industries
- Product type
- Grills
- Recall number
- 05-262
- Units
- About 86,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Home Depot stores nationwide, from November 2004 through June 2005, for about $350.
- Distributor
- Nexgrill Industries Inc., of City of Industry, Calif.
Charmglow® 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
- 86,000 units: the 11th-largest of 63 grill recalls that state a unit count. The median is 13,750 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in 52 of 77 grill recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Brand history
- Nexgrill Industries is named in 4 CPSC notices in this index, from 2004 to 2006. This recall is the 3rd. The one before: Jenn-Air Model 720-0100 Natural Gas Outdoor Gas Grills (05-598, Aug 2005). 4 of them are grill recalls.
- Time on sale
- 8 months. Recalled 3 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Call Nexgrill toll-free at (888) 568-9888 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or log on to the company's Web site at http://0036.serorder.com
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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