Kitchen Appliances

Name of Product: Char-Broil vertical gas smokers Units: About 18,450 Importer: Char-Broil LLC, of Columbus, Ga. Manufacturer: Ningbo Spring Communications of China Hazard: When the temperature setting is in “low,” the smoker’s hose/valve/regulator (HVR) assembly does not allow sufficient gas to flow, causing the flame to extinguish. Gas continues to flow and build up inside the smoker. If the smoker is reignited the build-up of propane gas can cause an explosion that bursts the smoker’s door open, posing an injury hazard. Incidents/Injuries: The company has received five reports of doors bursting open and hitting consumers. Injuries reported include burns to face and head, head concussion and cuts. Description: This recall involves the Char-Broil vertical gas smokers with model number 07701413. The model number is printed on a metal tag located on the right rear leg of the smoker.

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Recall: Char-Broil Vertical Gas Smokers Due to Injury Hazard