February 19, 2004
Grand Hall Enterprises of Taiwan is recalling 162,000 gas grills sold in the U.S. under the Bakers & Chefs, Members Mark and Kenmore brand names.
If moisture gets inside the temperature gauge, the glass cover on the gauge can break, posing a risk of injury to people nearby. There have been eight reports of such incidents, two of which resulted in minor injuries.
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.
The grills were 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.
Kenmore Model # 15221 & 15223, sold at Sears
Bakers & Chefs Model # Y0655 & Y0656, Sold at Sam's Club
Members Mark Model # Y0660
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.
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 www.grandhall.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
