CPSC recall 17-198, announced August 2, 2017, covers Bazhou Sanxin Steel Mini barrel charcoal grills (2000 units). The exterior paint on the grill can ignite, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return the grill to any Fred's Store for a full refund of the purchase price. Recall contact: call 800-374-7417, or go to www.fredsinc.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.
Affected model numbers
Model number SXB1501 and UPC code 00000 19877 are printed on the product's packaging.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Living Traditions mini barrel charcoal grills. The black steel grills measure about 18 inches by 15 inches by 18.5 inches. They have a black handle on the lid and one on each side, and at the front a heat gauge and a silver latch. Model number SXB1501 and UPC code 00000 19877 are printed on the product's packaging.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- One listed. Yours must match it exactly.
- Also in the notice
- UPC codes. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
the product's packaging
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- January 2017 through June 2017
- Price paid
- $22
Why it was recalled
The exterior paint on the grill can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
There are two reports of paint on the exterior of the grill igniting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return the grill to any Fred's Store for a full refund of the purchase price.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the one listed in this recall, then check the UPC codes the notice lists.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call 800-374-7417, or go to www.fredsinc.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a refund.
- 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
- Bazhou Sanxin Steel
- Manufacturer
- Bazhou Sanxin Steel, of China
- Product type
- Grills
- Recall number
- 17-198
- Units
- 2000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Fred's stores in: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas from January 2017 through June 2017 for about $22.
- Distributor
- Fred's Stores of Tennessee Inc., of Memphis, Tenn.
This recall in context
Compared with the 77 grill recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 2,000 units: the 49th-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.
- Remedy
- Refund: offered in 8 of 77 grill recalls. The most common is repair (10).
- Time on sale
- 6 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Fred's at 800-374-7417 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or online at www.fredsinc.com and click on the "Recall Information" banner for more information.
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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