CPSC recall 08-261, announced May 5, 2008, covers Onward Manufacturing Broil King Gas Grills (about 4,800 units). The bottom of the cook box that contains the burners can melt or crack as a result of a grease fire. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should stop using the grill immediately and contact Onward Manufacturing for a free repair kit. Recall contact: call (866) 434-7455, or go to www.broilkingbbq.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 model number can be located on the back panel of the grill.
Which products are included?
This recall includes the Signet, Sovereign and Sovereign XL series gas grills. Signet series (model #'s starting with 986xxx) 400 sq. inch cooking surface with 3 burners and drop-down shelves; includes models with side and rear burners Sovereign series (model #'s starting with 987xxx) 450 sq. inch cooking surface with 3 burners and drop-down shelves; includes models with side and rear burners. Sovereign XL series (model #'s starting with 988xxx) 600 sq. inch cooking surface with 4 burners and drop-down shelves. The model number can be located on the back panel of the grill.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 3 listed, all starting with
98. Yours must match one exactly. - Where to look
the back panel of the grill
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- February 2006 through April 2008
- Price paid
- $450 to $700
Why it was recalled
The bottom of the cook box that contains the burners can melt or crack as a result of a grease fire. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the grill immediately and contact Onward Manufacturing for a free repair kit.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 3 listed in this recall.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (866) 434-7455, or go to www.broilkingbbq.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
- Onward Manufacturing
- Manufacturer
- Onward Manufacturing Co., of Ontario, Canada
- Product type
- Grills
- Recall number
- 08-261
- Units
- About 4,800
- Manufactured in
- Canada
- Sold at / sales period
- Independent retailers nationwide from February 2006 through April 2008 for between $450 and $700.
Broil King 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
- 4,800 units: the 43rd-largest of 63 grill recalls that state a unit count. The median is 13,750 units.
- Hazards
- Fire: named in 52 of 77 grill recalls, the most common hazard among them. Burn: named in 34 of 77 grill recalls.
- Brand history
- Onward Manufacturing is named in 2 CPSC notices in this index, from 2006 to 2008. This recall is the most recent. The one before: John Deere Gas Barbecue Grills (06-257, Sep 2006). 2 of them are grill recalls.
- Time on sale
- About 2 years. Recalled 1 month after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For further information, visit the firm's Web site at www.broilkingbbq.com or call toll-free at (866) 434-7455 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
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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