The Brinkmann Corporation Announces Recall to Repair Gas Grills

Name of Product: Brinkmann-brand and Charmglow-brand Gas Grills manufactured by Brinkmann

Units: About 130,000

Grill Manufacturer: The Brinkmann Corporation, of Dallas, Texas

Regulator Manufacturer: Zhonghshan GDA Gas Valve Co. Ltd., of China

Hazard: The regulators on these gas grills, the component that controls the amount of gas released to the burner, could leak gas when attached to certain liquid propane tanks. This poses a risk of fire and burn injuries.

Description: The recall involves Brinkmann-brand and Charmglow-brand gas grills. The regulator is attached to the side of the grills. Only grills that have regulators with the name “GDA” are affected by this recall. The grills have three to six burners and the name “Brinkmann” or “Charmglow” on the lid.

Sold at: Home centers, sporting goods and hardware stores nationwide from January 2005 through September 2005 for between $150 and $900.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers with grills that have the “GDA” regulator should contact Brinkmann to receive a free repair kit or replacement hose regulator assembly.

Consumer Contact: Call Brinkmann toll-free at (800) 675-5301 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can log on to the company’s Web site at http://www.brinkmann.net/Customer%20Service/ProductRecalls.aspx to request a repair kit.