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Cobb America Inc. Warns Charcoal Grill Purchasers of Carbon Monoxide HazardDate: 11/2/2006
Reason: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Distribution: Cobb America Web site and other outdoor and camping stores
WASHINGTON , D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Cobb Premier Charcoal Grills Units: About 2,000 Importer: Cobb America Inc., of Deerfield Beach, Fla. Hazard: Like all charcoal grills, this grill emits carbon monoxide gas, which can kill within minutes when used indoors. The Web sites, recipe book, and visuals in a promotional video create the impression that the Cobb Cooker can be used indoors. The recipe book says that it can be used on your dining room table, and the promotional video showed a man carrying the grill into the house while the charcoal was still burning. Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported. Description: The product is made of stainless steel with a wire mesh bottom and a dome-shaped lid. It has a non-stick-coated grill grid. It weighs about 10 pounds and is about 10 inches tall. An outside label reads "Cobb Premier." It comes with several accessories, including a black carrier bag with "Cobb" lettered in yellow on top. Sold at: Cobb America Web site and other outdoor and camping stores including some web sites nationwide from March 2006 through October 2006 for about $140. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should never use any charcoal grill indoors. Charcoal grills should only be used outside. The promotional video, which created the impression that the grill could be used indoors, has been removed from the firm's Web site, www.cobbamerica.com, and a warning about the hazards of indoor charcoal use and carbon monoxide poisoning has been posted. The firm is sending warning letters to all known consumers. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Cobb America collect at (954) 427-5202 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or write an email to chris@cobbamerica.com Other Home / Electronic Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 9/22/2008 Reason: If the headlamp is used with rechargeable batteries, the cable connecting the battery pack to the lamp can spark, melt, or catch fire. This poses a burn hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/21/2008 Reason: The plastic portion of the unit’s power plug can crack or detach, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide. Date: 9/26/2008 Reason: Sharp edges on the stainless steel latch attached to the cooler can pose a laceration hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/15/2008 Reason: Portable gasoline generators quickly produce high levels of poisonous carbon monoxide (CO) and should never be used indoors, including inside a home, basement, shed or garage, even if doors or windows are open. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/6/2008 Reason: The power adapters can fail, causing the printer to overheat. This can pose a burn hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/6/2008 Reason: While placing the cup on or off the base of the mixer, the mixer can be unexpectedly turned on, activating the blade. This can pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide |
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