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Char-Broil Recalls Patio Bistro Gas Grills Due to Burn Hazard

The electronic ignition on the grill can ignite unexpectedly, posing a burn hazard. hazard recall for Char-Broil® Gas Patio Bistro® Grills.

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The electronic ignition on the grill can ignite unexpectedly, posing a burn hazard. Recall #13264

Char-Broil Recalls Patio Bistro Gas Grills Due to Burn Hazard

The recall involves two Char-Broil® Gas Patio Bistro® Grills: the model 240 Full Size grill and the model 180 Table Top grill. Both are single-burner propane gas grills equipped with a battery-operated integrated electronic ignition and intended only for outdoor use. The grills have round black bodies with silver/aluminum trim. The words "Char-Broil®" and "Patio Bistro®" are printed near the thermometer on the grill's lid and near the control knob on the front of the grill. The grills have a rating label on the bottom support on the back of the unit that states "Char-Broil, LLC," the model number and other information. The grills were sold with the following model numbers: Model Name Model Number(s) Char-Broil® Gas Patio Bistro® 240 Full Size 11601558, 11601558-A1, 12601558 and 12601558-A2 Char-Broil® Gas Patio Bistro® 180 Table Top 12601713

Recall date: Aug 15, 2013 Last update: Jan 26, 2015
Stop using the product immediately and follow the official remedy.
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