CPSC recall 26-773, announced September 17, 2026, covers Char-Broil Charbroil Bistro Pro Electric Grills (about 10,605 units). The grounding wire for the grill's heating element can disconnect and lose fault protection, posing an electric shock hazard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should stop using the recalled electric grills immediately and contact Char-Broil for a free repair kit. Recall contact: call 866-671-7988, go to www.charbroil.com/recalls, or email recall@charbroil.com.
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.
The product label listing the model and serial number, including a four-digit manufacturing date code in year and month (YYMM) format, is located on the bottom shelf of full-size grills and on the side bar of tabletop models.
Which products are included?
Read the full CPSC product description and restrictions
This recall involves the Charbroil Bistro Pro Electric Grills with model descriptions Bistro Pro Electric Grill & Griddle + Charcoal, Bistro Electric Grill + Charcoal and Bistro Pro Tabletop Electric Grill. The grills were sold in full-size and tabletop configurations in Black (black and gray), Red, Blackout (all black) and Emerald (green). The units have a "CB" logo plate on the front of the lid and "CHARBROIL" printed on the front control panel. The product label listing the model and serial number, including a four-digit manufacturing date code in year and month (YYMM) format, is located on the bottom shelf of full-size grills and on the side bar of tabletop models. Only Bistro Pro Electric Grills with date codes of 2510 (Oct-2025), 2511 (Nov-2025) and 2512 (Dec-2025) are included in this recall. Model Description Model No. Bistro Pro™ Electric Grill & Griddle + Charcoal Mode Black 25302145 Bistro Pro™ Electric Grill & Griddle + Charcoal Mode Red 25302146 Bistro Pro™ Electric Grill + Charcoal Mode Blackout 25302147 Bistro Pro™ Electric Grill + Charcoal Mode Black 25302148 Bistro Pro™ Tabletop Electric Grill Black 25302149 Bistro Pro™ Tabletop Electric Grill Red 25302150 Bistro Pro™ Electric Grill & Griddle + Charcoal Mode Black with Cover 25302151 Bistro Pro™ Electric Grill & Griddle + Charcoal Mode Red with cover 25302159 Bistro Pro™ Electric Grill & Griddle + Charcoal Mode Emerald with cover 25302163
Why it was recalled
The grounding wire for the grill's heating element can disconnect and lose fault protection, posing an electric shock hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled electric grills immediately and contact Char-Broil for a free repair kit. Consumers will be asked to register at www.charbroil.com/BistroProFix to receive repair instructions, a screwdriver, a wrench, screws and a label to affix to the grill after repair. Char-Broil is offering a digital $25 gift card, valid at participating retailers, to consumers who provide photo documentation of the completed repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Char-Broil
- Product type
- Grills
- Recall number
- 26-773
- Units
- About 10,605 (In addition, 342 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Ace Hardware, Lowe's, Walmart, Wayfair, QVC and other hardware stores nationwide online at Amazon.com, Charbroil.com, Ace Hardware.com, Lowes.com, Walmart.com, Wayfair.com, QVC.com and other online retailers from October 2025 through June 2026 for between $150 and $250.
- Importer
- Char-Broil LLC, of Columbus, Georgia
Charbroil Bistro Pro Electric Grills
CPSC product type: Electric Grills
Recall contact information
Char-Broil toll-free at 866-671-7988 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. MT Monday through Saturday, email at recall@charbroil.com online at www.charbroil.com/recalls or www.charbroil.com and click on "Product Recalls" under "Parts & Support" for more information.
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