JCPenney Recalls Cooks Outdoor BBQ Grills Due to Fire Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 10-064 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- December 10, 2009
- Brand
- JCPenney
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- Cooks Outdoor® BBQ Grills
- Hazard
- Fire Hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Units
- About 5,600
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
This recall involves Cooks® brand outdoor BBQ grills. The grill has a digital thermometer on the hood, stainless steel top and a global LP regulator. Lot number 780-2176 is printed on the underside of the grill's stand.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Cooks Outdoor® BBQ Grills · About 5,600 units
Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: JCPenney stores nationwide and online at www.jcp.com from February 2009 through September 2009 for between $190 and $600.; JCPenney Purchasing Corp., of Plano, Texas.
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm has received 11 reports of fires resulting from inadequate drainage. No injuries reported.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact JCPenney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime of visit the firm's Web site at www.jcp.com
Recall history and context
JCPenney appears in 5 CPSC recalls on record. See all JCPenney 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?
Cooks Outdoor® BBQ Grills (About 5,600 units). This recall involves Cooks® brand outdoor BBQ grills.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills. To ensure the grills are not useable, consumers should remove the gas regulator and hose assembly. All consumers (whether they purchased the item online or at a JCPenney retail stores) should return the regulator and hose to the Catalog/Customer Service Desk at any JCPenney store for a full refund. Consumers should contact JCPenney for instructions on how…
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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.