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CPSC, The Coleman Company, Inc. Announce the Recall to Repair Coleman® Gas Grills and Patio Heaters

Recall 05-261 · September 8, 2005 · The Coleman

What to doConsumers should stop using the grills and heaters immediately and contact Coleman for a free replacement regulator assembly. Once the regulator is replaced, the grill or heater may be used.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
05-261 (CPSC)
Recall date
September 8, 2005
Brand
The Coleman
Category
Heaters, fans and air conditioners
Products
Coleman® Gas Grills and Patio Heaters
Hazard
Fire and burn hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Units
About 124,000 grills and about 6,200 heaters
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
November 4, 2024

What was recalled

The recall includes Coleman® Gas Grills with model numbers 5100, 5300, 5400, 5600, 6000 and 7700, and Coleman® Patio Heater with model number 5040. The model name and number can be found directly on the front of the grills and on the inside cover of the heaters.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Coleman® Gas Grills and Patio Heaters · About 124,000 grills and about 6,200 heaters units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Gas Grill Model 5100
Recalled Gas Grill Model 5100
Recalled Gas Grill Model 5300
Recalled Gas Grill Model 5300
Recalled Gas Grill Model 5400
Recalled Gas Grill Model 5400
Recalled Gas Grill Model 5600
Recalled Gas Grill Model 5600

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Lowe's, Expo Design Centers and various pool and patio retailers nationwide. The grills were sold from January 2004 through July 2005 for between $270 and $1,260. The patio heaters were sold from June 2004 through July 2005 for between $500 and $600.; The Coleman Company, Inc., of Wichita, Kan.; TPA Metals and Machinery of China.

Injuries or incidents reported

Coleman has received 98 reports of these regulators leaking propane. Coleman has received no reports of injuries or property damage.

Consumer contact

Call The Coleman Company, Inc. toll-free at (866) 584-8587 anytime, or log on to the company's Web site at www.coleman.com

Recall history and context

The Coleman appears in 6 CPSC recalls on record. See all The Coleman recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 75 recalls in the heaters, fans and air conditioners category, 17 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Coleman® Gas Grills and Patio Heaters (About 124,000 grills and about 6,200 heaters units). The recall includes Coleman® Gas Grills with model numbers 5100, 5300, 5400, 5600, 6000 and 7700, and Coleman® Patio Heater with model number 5040.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should stop using the grills and heaters immediately and contact Coleman for a free replacement regulator assembly. Once the regulator is replaced, the grill or heater may be used.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on November 4, 2024. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.