Grills recalled for fire, burn hazards

About 664,700 Perfect Flame SLG series gas grills in the U.S. and Canada are being voluntarily recalled, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said.

The gas grills, made in China by Lucas Innovation Inc. and imported by L G Sourcing Inc., are being recalled because the burners can deteriorate, causing irregular flames, and the lids of some models can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.

There have been about 40 reports of fires from the burners deteriorating and about 23 reports of the lids catching fire. A reported eye injury required surgery, and there were 21 incidents of minor burns to the hands, arms or face.

The recalled gas grills were sold at Lowe’s retail outlets nationwide in the U.S. from September 2005 through May 2009 and in Canada from December 2007 through May 2009.

Consumers should stop using the grills and contact L G Sourcing to receive free replacement burners and, depending on the model of the grill owned, a free replacement lid. 

Consumers can find out more by calling 888-840-9590 or on the Web sites of Lowe’s or the Consumer Product Safety Commission.