CPSC recall 06-174, announced June 1, 2006, covers Nexgrill Gas Grills (about 16,000 units). The gas grill has a hose that connects the propane tank to the burner manifold. The notice cites 31 incident reports and 4 injuries. Consumers should stop using the gas grill immediately and contact Nexgrill to receive a free, self-installation retrofit heat shield assembly. Recall contact: call (888) 361-0888, or go to nexgrill0025.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.
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 serial number is printed on the CSA sticker, which is located behind the door.
Which products are included?
The recalled product is the Nexgrill Model 720-0025 Gas 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. The serial number is printed on the CSA sticker, which is located behind the door. A temperature gauge is located at the center of the main burner lid.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Serial numbers. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
the CSA sticker
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- December 2003 through March 2005
- Price paid
- $499 to $599
Why it was recalled
The gas grill has a hose that connects the propane tank to the burner manifold. If this hose runs up too close to the firebox, the heat can cause the hose to detach from the burner manifold, causing a gas leak and a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Nexgrill has received 31 incident reports, including 28 fires, three hoses melting, two cases of property damage, and four injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the gas grill immediately and contact Nexgrill to receive a free, self-installation retrofit heat shield 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 (888) 361-0888, or go to nexgrill0025.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
- Manufacturer
- Nexgrill Industries Inc., of City of Industry, Calif.
- Product type
- Grills
- Recall number
- 06-174
- Units
- About 16,000
- Manufactured in
- China
Nexgrill 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
- 16,000 units: the 30th-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 most recent. The one before: Charmglow® Gas Grills (05-262, Sep 2005). 4 of them are grill recalls.
- Time on sale
- 16 months. Recalled 15 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Call Nexgrill toll-free at (888) 361-0888 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or log on to the company's Web site at http://nexgrill0025.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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