Recall #08-359 · Published August 7, 2008

Lucas Innovation Perfect Flame Double Lid Four-Burner Gas Grills

Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Recall of Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores

CPSC published a recall notice for Perfect Flame Double Lid Four-Burner Gas Grills from Lucas Innovation on August 7, 2008. CPSC identifies this hazard: The cooking chamber of the grill can melt and/or ignite, posing a risk of fires and burn injuries to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills, disconnect the propane tanks, and return the grills without the propane tanks to any Lowe's store to receive a full refund.

Recalled Gas Grill
Recalled Gas Grill
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What to check on the product label

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

Additional identifying details

The model number, serial number, and date code are printed on a label on the right side cart frame panel.

Which products are included?

This recall involves Perfect Flame brand grills, Model GAC3615 four-burner LP gas grills. The grill has two lids. "Perfect Flame" is printed on the larger lid. The model number, serial number, and date code are printed on a label on the right side cart frame panel. The following serial numbers and date codes are included in this recall. Model Number Date Code Serial Number GAC3615 KU (July 07) 000001 - 001278 001282 - 001423 KV (Aug. 07) 001424 - 001849 001855 - 005404 KW (Sept. 07) 005405 - 006540 006548 - 009671 010299 - 010440 KX (Oct. 07) 010005 - 010297 010441 - 014305 014322 - 017164 KY (Nov. 07) 017165 - 020714 020715 - 022856 KZ (Dec. 07) 022859 - 023284 024301 - 025862

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The cooking chamber of the grill can melt and/or ignite, posing a risk of fires and burn injuries to consumers.

Incidents and injuries

There have been 175 reports of grill fires and 25 reports of grills melting, some of which resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills, disconnect the propane tanks, and return the grills without the propane tanks to any Lowe's store to receive a full refund.

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Lucas Innovation Inc., of China
Product type
Grills
Recall number
08-359
Units
About 24,000
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Lowe's stores nationwide from October 2007 through July 2008 for about $300.
Distributor
Lowe's Home Centers, Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C., Lowe's HIW, Inc., of Tukwila, Wash.

Perfect Flame Double Lid Four-Burner Gas Grills

CPSC product type: Grills, Smokers & Accessories

Recall contact information

For additional information, contact Lucas Innovation toll-free at (877) 385-8226 between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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