February 19, 2004
Name
of product:
Bakers & Chefs®, Members Mark® and Kenmore models Gas Barbecue Grills
Units: 162,000
Manufacturer: Grand Hall Enterprise Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
Hazard: If moisture gets inside the temperature gauge, the glass cover
on the gauge can break, posing a risk of injury to people nearby.
Description: The recall includes Bakers & Chefs® grills with model
numbers Y0655 and Y0656; Members Mark® grills with model number Y0660; and
Kenmore grills with model numbers 15221 and 15223. The model number can be
located on a silver ID tag on the back or side of the grill head. The recalled
grills are stainless steel construction or painted steel and have the brand
name on the front control panel or on the grill lid. The Bakers & Chefs® grills
have two casters, two wheels and two side shelves. The Members Mark® grill has
four casters, two side shelves and a side burner. The Kenmore grills have four
casters.
Sold at: SAM’S CLUB® and Sears stores nationwide from April 2001 through
December 2002. The Members Mark® grills sold for about $1,500. The other grills
sold for between $249 and $299.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Owners of the recalled grills will receive a free repair kit or
replacement temperature gauge directly from the company. The repair kit will
consist of a “Glass-Gard” protective film and instructions on how to place the
film on the glass covering of the gauge. Testing confirms that the glass does
not explode when the Glass-Gard is in place. Consumers should not use the grill
until the Glass-Gard has been installed in accordance with the instructions.
Consumer Contact: Consumers who have not received a repair kit or need
assistance performing the repair should call Grand Hall at (888) 735- 5709
between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on the Grand Hall
Web site at http://www.grandhall.com/recall.htm.
Sold at Sears, Roebuck and Co.: Kenmore Model # 15221 & 15223
Sold at SAM’S CLUB®: Bakers & Chefs® Model # Y0655 & Y0656: