QVC and Tristar Recall Electric Grills Due to Fire Hazard; Consumers to Receive New Instructions
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 08-549 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- March 6, 2008
- Brand
- QVC
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- Electric Contact Grills
- Hazard
- Fire Hazard; Consumers to Receive New Instructions
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Units
- About 13,500
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
This recall involves a dual surface electric contact grill sold under the "Hulk Hogan's Ultimate Grill" brand. The grills are silver/gray in color, have removable cooking plates, a cassette to catch drippings, and fold for storage or transport. Model number PZ-3012 is printed on a silver label attached to the back of the grills.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Electric Contact Grills · About 13,500 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: QVC through its television station, Web page, toll-free number, and its employee, retail and Studio stores; and through Tristar's Web site www.hulkhogangrill.com, and a direct response television commercial from May 2007 through August 2007 for about $100.; QVC Inc., of West Chester, Pa.; Tristar Products Inc., of Fairfield, N.J..
Injuries or incidents reported
QVC and Tristar have received five reports of the grill igniting or flaring up, including two reports of minor burns.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact QVC at (800) 367-9444 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET daily, or visit the company's Web site at www.qvc.com. Consumers who purchased the grill from Tristar can call (800)718-5135 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, or visit the company's Web site at www.tristarproductsinc.com
Recall history and context
QVC appears in 7 CPSC recalls on record. See all QVC recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Electric Contact Grills (About 13,500 units). This recall involves a dual surface electric contact grill sold under the "Hulk Hogan's Ultimate Grill" brand.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard; Consumers to Receive New Instructions.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using cooking oils on the grill prior to preheating. Cooking sprays should not be used on the grill at anytime. Consumers will receive a revised instruction manual with a cooking spray/oil use warning. QVC has sent warning notices to consumers to whom it sold the product directly. Tristar will do the same.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. 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.