Updated recall: Five-burner Vermont Castings barbeque grills

On 2010-01-13, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published an updated recall regarding Five-burner Vermont Castings barbeque grills due to a potential fire & burn hazard. This product sold new beginning in January 2004 for about $899 to $1249. It was originally recalled on 2004-11-10.

Learn more and find out what to do if you own this product below.

Since 2005, there have been approximately 20 similar recalls, involving about 2 million product units. See other recalled Grills & Smokers.

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What is the problem?

Gas leak and fire hazard. The burner tubes may not fit fully into the gas valves. If a consumer pulls on the console, the metal may flex and the gas valves may disconnect from the burners, releasing gas and creating a fire risk that could cause injury and property damage.

How can I tell if I own this product?

The recalled grills have five burners and a label on the back of the cabinet with the model number on the left side. Models CF9086 and VCS5000 are equipped with a side burner. Model CF9085 is not equipped with a side burner. Grills that do not have five burners and grills sold before 2004 are not affected by this recall. All of the affected grills were listed by Canadian Standards Association.

Information on where these items sold new⁺: Model VCS5000 barbeque grills were sold at Vermont Castings dealers and distributors in Canada and the U.S. from January 2004 through September 2004 for between $899 and $1249. Models CF9085 and CF9086 were sold at The Home Depot in Canada and the U.S. from January 2004 through September 2004 for between $899 and $1249.

What should I do if I own this recalled product?

First, stop using the item.

Then, add the item to a free, private Items I Own account. This will enable you to easily access the CPSC and recalling company's remedy instructions as well as track your progress toward getting the item returned or fixed. Click "I Own THIS Item" to continue.

The CPSC provides the following remedy information:

Firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard or destroy the product.

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⁺WeMakeItSafer cautions consumers that recalled items may have been acquired at different locations, prices and times than specified in the CPSC recall announcement. This is especially true for items purchased in online marketplaces, resale shops or yard sales. More information may be available in the CPSC recall announcement.