CPSC recall 19-107, announced April 18, 2019, covers Tekno Products Tuff smoke-less grills (about 40,200 units). The grill can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. The notice cites 12 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills and return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund. Recall contact: call 888-298-3566, or email Wendy@teknoproducts.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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Tuff Smoke-Less Grill and TEK513 are printed on a label located underneath the handle.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the Tuff Smoke-Less Grill, a portable electric grill intended for use indoors. Tuff Smoke-Less Grill and TEK513 are printed on a label located underneath the handle.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Where to look
a label located underneath the handle
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- October 2018 through February 2019
- Price paid
- $50
Why it was recalled
The grill can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Incidents and injuries
Tekno Products has received 12 reports of the grill overheating, including five reports of fire resulting in property damage and a report of a minor burn injury.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills and return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call 888-298-3566, or email Wendy@teknoproducts.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
- Tekno Products
- Product type
- Grills
- Recall number
- 19-107
- Units
- About 40,200
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Big R Stores, Cava TV Products, Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Ocean State Job Lot, Bargain Playtime and Gabe's stores from October 2018 through February 2019 for about $50.
- Importer
- Tekno Products Inc., of Rutherford, N.J.
This recall in context
Compared with the 77 grill recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 40,200 units: the 19th-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.
- Remedy
- Refund: offered in 8 of 77 grill recalls. The most common is repair (10).
- Time on sale
- 5 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Tekno Products toll-free at 888-298-3566 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email at Wendy@teknoproducts.com 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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