CPSC, The Coleman Company, Inc. Announce the Recall to Repair Coleman® Gas Grills and Patio Heaters

Recalled September 8, 2005 · CPSC recall 05261 · The Coleman Company, Inc. Announce the

Hazard

The regulators on these products can leak propane when the propane cylinder is turned on and the product is not in use. This can pose a fire or explosion hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the grills and heaters immediately and contact Coleman for a free replacement regulator assembly. Once the regulator is replaced, the grill or heater may be used.

Units

About 124,000 grills and about 6,200 heaters

Incidents / injuries

Coleman has received 98 reports of these regulators leaking propane. Coleman has received no reports of injuries or property damage.

Description

The recall includes Coleman® Gas Grills with model numbers 5100, 5300, 5400, 5600, 6000 and 7700, and Coleman® Patio Heater with model number 5040. The model name and number can be found directly on the front of the grills and on the inside cover of the heaters.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the grills and heaters immediately and contact Coleman for a free replacement regulator assembly. Once the regulator is replaced, the grill or heater may be used.

Contact

Call The Coleman Company, Inc. toll-free at (866) 584-8587 anytime, or log on to the company's Web site at www.coleman.com

Product

Coleman® Gas Grills and Patio Heaters

Manufacturer(s)

The Coleman Company, Inc., of Wichita, Kan. · TPA Metals and Machinery of China

Retailers

Lowe's, Expo Design Centers and various pool and patio retailers nationwide. The grills were sold from January 2004 through July 2005 for between $270 and $1,260. The patio heaters were sold from June 2004 through July 2005 for between $500 and $600.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →