CPSC recall 18-230, announced September 25, 2018, covers Scout and Ranger portable wood pellet grills (16100 units). Grease can leak from the drip tray, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 6 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills and contact Traeger Grills for a free replacement grill, free replacement drip tray to repair the grill, or a full refund. Recall contact: call 800-872-3437, go to www.traegergrills.com, or email productsafety@traegergrills.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves the Scout and Ranger portable wood-pellet fueled grills. The portable grills are black-metal rectangular boxes with a clamshell opening for access to the grill. The grills are marked with the word "Traeger" and the Scout model also has an image of mountains on the top of the grill. The Scout has a curved silver handle on the front of the grill with a round dial to adjust the temperature. The Ranger has a straight silver handle on the front of the grill with a push-button touchpad to adjust the temperature. The grills are about 21 inches long, 20 inches wide, and 13 inches high. The Scout weighs about 45 pounds and the Ranger weighs about 60 pounds including its cast iron griddle.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Grease can leak from the drip tray, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received six reports of grease fires in the grill. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills and contact Traeger Grills for a free replacement grill, free replacement drip tray to repair the grill, or a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Traeger Grills, Salt Lake City, Utah
- Product type
- Grills
- Recall number
- 18-230
- Units
- 16100
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Costco, Ace Hardware stores, other stores nationwide, and online from March 2018 through July 2018 for between $300 and $400.
- Importer
- Traeger Grills, Salt Lake City, Utah
- Distributor
- Traeger Grills, Salt Lake City, Utah
Recall contact information
Traeger Grills at 800-872-3437 from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. PT, Monday through Sunday, at productsafety@traegergrills.com or online at www.traegergrills.com and click on Product Safety for more information.
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