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JCPenney Recalls Cooks Outdoor BBQ Grills Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled December 10, 2009 · CPSC recall 10064 · JCPenney

Picture of Recalled BBQ grill
Hazard
The drip pan on the grill does not allow for adequate drainage, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills. To ensure the grills are not useable, consumers should remove the gas regulator and hose assembly. All consumers (whether they purchased the item online or at a JCPenney retail stores) should return the regulator and hose to the Catalog/Customer Service Desk at any JCPenney store for a full refund. Consumers should contact JCPenney for instructions on how to disconnect the gas regulator and hose.
Units
About 5,600
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received 11 reports of fires resulting from inadequate drainage. No injuries reported.

Description

This recall involves Cooks® brand outdoor BBQ grills. The grill has a digital thermometer on the hood, stainless steel top and a global LP regulator. Lot number 780-2176 is printed on the underside of the grill's stand.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills. To ensure the grills are not useable, consumers should remove the gas regulator and hose assembly. All consumers (whether they purchased the item online or at a JCPenney retail stores) should return the regulator and hose to the Catalog/Customer Service Desk at any JCPenney store for a full refund. Consumers should contact JCPenney for instructions on how to disconnect the gas regulator and hose.

Contact

For additional information, contact JCPenney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime of visit the firm's Web site at www.jcp.com

Product
Cooks Outdoor® BBQ Grills
Imported by
JCPenney Purchasing Corp., of Plano, Texas
Retailers
JCPenney stores nationwide and online at www.jcp.com from February 2009 through September 2009 for between $190 and $600.
Made in
China

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