August
21, 2003
Name
of product:
Great Outdoors "Horizon" Gas Grills
Units: About 1,500
Manufacturer: CFM Keanall, of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Hazard: Certain wind conditions blowing at these grills can cause
overheating or flashbacks under the control panel. Flames could damage the hose
that supplies gas to the burner, causing an uncontrolled flame. Also, flames
could come in contact with user's hands, resulting in burns.
Description: These are Great Outdoors Gas Grills (Horizon Model) with
model number GH450SBP and GH450XBP. The model number is on the CSA approval
sticker on the back of the front panel. The recalled grills have the words
"Horizon" and "Great Outdoors" on the control panel. These
are 36,000 BTU 450-square-inch grills. The grill has a dark blue lid and black
plastic side shelves with a black frame with a large black front panel. Grills
with a florescent label on the carton reading "Contains Safety
Enhancement" are not included in the recall. Other model Horizon gas
grills are not included in the recall.
Sold at: True Value stores nationwide from February 2003 through June
2003 for between $180 and $200.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Contact CFM Keanall to receive a free repair kit.
Consumer Contact: Call CFM Keanall toll-free at (888) 532-6255 between 8
a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. ET on
Saturday.
Media Contact: Sonya Stark, CFM Keanall, at (905) 670-7777.