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 model number, 2518SL, and the date code are located on a label inside the left front door of the grill.
Which products are included?
The recall involves 25 inch by 18 inch Perfect Flame brand, four-burner, stainless steel gas grills with date codes JU, JV, JW, JX, JY, or JZ. The name "Perfect Flame" is on the grill hood. The model number, 2518SL, and the date code are located on a label inside the left front door of the grill.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Some of these grills could be missing a hose that connects the grill manifold to the side burner, which poses a risk of fires and burn injuries to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
About 30,000 of these grills in inventory have already been inspected, and 17 units were found to have missing hoses and repaired. No injuries or consumer incidents have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should inspect their grills before initial use to determine whether the hose that attaches to the side burner is missing. If it is, do not use the grill and contact Sagittarius. Sagittarius will inspect the grill and install a free replacement hose.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Sagittarius Sporting Goods, of China
- Product type
- Grills
- Recall number
- 07-180
- Units
- About 36,500
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Lowe's retail outlets nationwide from September 2006 through February 2007 for about $400.
- Importer
- L G Sourcing Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.
Perfect Flame Four-Burner Gas Grills
CPSC product type: Grills, Smokers & Accessories
Recall contact information
Call Sagittarius toll-free at (888) 804-7455 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.