STOK Gas Grills Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC recall 12152 · announced April 18, 2012 · One World Technologies Inc. Of Anderson, S.c · 87,600 units affected
The product
This recall involves STOK Island and STOK Quattro gas grills. The STOK Island has a round grill base and two burners. "STOK" is written on the grill cover and a label on the bottom of the grill stand. The STOK Quattro gas grill is a rectangular, four-burner grill. "STOK" is printed on the grill's lid. To identify whether a specific Island or Quattro grill is included in this recall, you will need to look at the grill's regulator. The recalled grills have regulators on them with the model number "AZF" on the front and a date code between 1046 and 1143 on the back of the regulator.
The hazard
The regulator on the grill can leak propane gas, which can ignite, posing fire and burn hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills and contact One World Technologies for a free replacement gas regulator for the grill. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm is aware of 569 reports of regulators leaking propane gas. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Home Depot stores nationwide and in Canada and Direct Tools Factory Outlet stores nationwide from March 2011 through February 2012 for between $79 and $350.
Consumer contact: For additional information, please contact One World Technologies toll-free at (800) 867-9624 between 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.stokgrills.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.