CPSC recall 06-057, announced December 20, 2005, covers Meco Aussie™ Gas Grills (about 98,000 units). The regulators on these gas grills, the component that controls the amount of gas released to the burner, can leak propane when the propane cylinder is connected and open, and the grill is not in use. The notice cites 10 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the grill and contact Meco for instructions on receiving a replacement regulator assembly. Recall contact: call (800) 251-7558, go to www.meco.net, or email csr@meco.net.
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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.
The model number and serial number of the grill can be found on the back of the grill or on the sides of the control panel.
Which products are included?
The recall involves certain Aussie™ Gas Grills in the Bonza, Bushman and Bondi series, which have "Aussie™" found on the front panel and the series name found on the control panel. Regulator assemblies on these grills have date codes of 2704 and lower. The regulator is attached to the side of the grills. The model number and serial number of the grill can be found on the back of the grill or on the sides of the control panel. The recall includes grills with the following model numbers and serial number ranges: Model Numbers Serial Number Ranges 7362K3XM11 0000001 through 0000760 7720.1.641 0005559 through 0055583 7462K3XB11 0000001 through 0000155 7830.3.641 0000001 through 0006492 7462K3XM51 0000001 through 0000917 7710.1.641 0071582 through 0089666 7820.3.641 0001801 through 0018329 7362K3XB41 0000001 through 0000289 7362K3XG51 0000001 through 0003804 7362K3XM51 0000001 through 0000860
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Date codes and serial numbers. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
the back of the grill
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- December 2003 through December 2004
- Price paid
- $100 to $480
Why it was recalled
The regulators on these gas grills, the component that controls the amount of gas released to the burner, can leak propane when the propane cylinder is connected and open, and the grill is not in use.
Incidents and injuries
There have been 10 reports of gas leaks. No injuries have been reported. There has been one report of a fire causing property damage.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the grill and contact Meco for instructions on receiving a replacement regulator assembly.
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. Call (800) 251-7558, go to www.meco.net, or email csr@meco.net.
- 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
- Meco
- Manufacturer
- Meco Corp., of Greeneville, Tenn. (grill), TPA Metal and Machinery (SZ) Co. Ltd. of Shenzhen, China (regulator)
- Product type
- Grills
- Recall number
- 06-057
- Units
- About 98,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Grocery, department, hardware and other retail stores nationwide from December 2003 through December 2004 for between $100 and $480.
Aussie™ 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
- 98,000 units: the 8th-largest of 63 grill recalls that state a unit count. The median is 13,750 units.
- Brand history
- Meco is named in 4 CPSC notices in this index, from 1995 to 2005. This recall is the most recent. The one before: Meco Juvenile Folding Chairs (05-232, Jul 2005). 2 of them are grill recalls.
- Time on sale
- 13 months. Recalled 12 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Call Meco toll-free at (800) 251-7558 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email Meco's consumer service at csr@meco.net. Consumers also can visit the company's Web site at www.meco.net
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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