CPSC recall 10-099, announced January 6, 2010, covers Sagittarius Sporting Goods Master Forge Five-Burner Gas Grills (about 10,000 units). The flexible rubber hose on the LP gas tank can come into contact with burner box, causing the hose to melt and rupture when the grill is lit. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills and contact Sagittarius to obtain a free repair kit. Recall contact: call (800) 444-6742.
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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.
Affected model numbers
The model number L3218 is located on a label inside the left front door of the grill.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Master Forge five-burner, stainless steel gas grills. The name "Master Forge" is on the grill hood. The model number L3218 is located on a label inside the left front door of the grill.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- One listed. Yours must match it exactly.
- Where to look
a label inside the left front door of the grill
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- September 2009 through November 2009
- Where sold
- Lowe's, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $500
Why it was recalled
The flexible rubber hose on the LP gas tank can come into contact with burner box, causing the hose to melt and rupture when the grill is lit. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
The firm is aware of two complaints of the hose melting and rupturing. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills and contact Sagittarius to obtain a free repair kit.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the one listed in this recall.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 444-6742.
- 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
- Manufacturer
- Sagittarius Sporting Goods, of China
- Product type
- Grills
- Recall number
- 10-099
- Units
- About 10,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Lowe's stores nationwide from September 2009 through November 2009 for about $500.
- Importer
- LG Sourcing, Inc. of North Wilkesboro, N.C.
Master Forge Five-Burner 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
- 10,000 units: the 41st-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
- Sagittarius Sporting Goods is named in 2 CPSC notices in this index, from 2007 to 2010. This recall is the most recent. The one before: Sagittarius Sporting Goods Perfect Flame Four-Burner Gas Grills (07-180, May 2007). 2 of them are grill recalls.
- Time on sale
- 3 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Sagittarius at (800) 444-6742 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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