June 1, 2006

Nexgrill Industries Gas Grills 

Name of Product: Nexgrill Gas Grills

Units: About 16,000

Manufacturer: Nexgrill Industries Inc., of City of Industry, Calif.

Hazard: The gas grill has a hose that connects the propane tank to the burner manifold. If this hose runs up too close to the firebox, the heat can cause the hose to detach from the burner manifold, causing a gas leak and a fire hazard.

Description: The recalled product is the Nexgrill Model 720-0025 Gas Grill. The stainless steel grill is designed to be used with propane gas. The name of the grill is located at the left corner of the exterior of the main burner lid. The serial number is printed on the CSA sticker which is located behind the door. A temperature gauge is located at the center of the main burner lid.

Sold at: Target, Costco Canada, H-E-B, Chase-Pitkin, and Gander Mountain stores nationwide from December 2003 through March 2005 for between $499 to $599.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the gas grill immediately and contact Nexgrill to receive a free, self-installation retrofit heat shield assembly.

Consumer Contact: Call Nexgrill toll-free at (888) 361-0888 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or log on to the company’s Web site at http://nexgrill0025.serorder.com/