Recall #17-233 · Published September 26, 2017

Gas grills and liquid propane (LP) regulators

Saber Grills Recalls Grills and LP Regulators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

CPSC published a recall notice for Gas grills and liquid propane (LP) regulators from Saber Grills LLC on September 26, 2017. CPSC identifies this hazard: The grills' LP regulator can allow gas to flow at a higher pressure than intended, which can result in a gas leak and flame burst from the burner knobs, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills and regulators and contact Saber for a free repair kit with installation instructions. A video on how to install the replacement components is available at: www.sabergrills.com/Support/SafetyBulletins.aspx.

Recalled Saber Grill & location of grease tray
Recalled Saber Grill & location of grease tray
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Affected model numbers

RA329R33CC0312R33SC0012R33SC0012-A1R33SC0012-A2R50CC0312R50CC0612R50SC0012R50SC0012-A1R50SC0012-A2R67SC0012R67SC0012-A1R67SC0012-A2R50CC1715A00AA0912R50SB0412R67SB0312K00SB1814
Additional identifying details

The model number of the grill is located on a rating label located on the underside of the grease tray.

Why it was recalled

The grills' LP regulator can allow gas to flow at a higher pressure than intended, which can result in a gas leak and flame burst from the burner knobs, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Incidents and injuries

Saber Grills has received 35 reports of regulators malfunctioning, including three reports of singed arms and two reports of burned or singed hair.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills and regulators and contact Saber for a free repair kit with installation instructions. A video on how to install the replacement components is available at: www.sabergrills.com/Support/SafetyBulletins.aspx.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Recall number
17-233
Units
About 18,800 grills and 2,900 warranty parts and conversion kits (in addition, 7,700 grills and 500 warranty parts and conversion kits were sold in Canada)
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Specialty outdoor living stores nationwide, including Family Leisure, Fortunoff Backyard Store, and Watson's, and through authorized websites and catalogs including Bed, Bath & Beyond and Frontgate, from September 2011 to May 2017 for between $800 and $2,000. The price of the LP conversion kit ranges from $90 to $105. The warranty parts were also sold as service parts for between $50 and $110.
Importer
Saber Grills LLC, of Columbus, Ga.
Distributor
Saber Grills LLC, of Columbus, Ga.

Gas grills and liquid propane (LP) regulators

Recall contact information

Saber Grills toll-free at 866-671-7988 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday, or online at recall.sabergrills.com for more information.

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