CPSC and Sunbeam Products Inc. Announce Recall of Gas Grills With Side Burners
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 99-016 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- November 5, 1998
- Brand
- Sunbeam Products
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- Grillmaster gas grills with side burners
- Hazard
- Fire and burn hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Units
- Approximately 80,000
- Last updated by CPSC
- October 22, 2026
What was recalled
The recalled grills are black and have a side burner for cooking, similar to a gas-range stove top. The model numbers of the grills are: 56GR8, 560R8, 562D1, 562D9, GC548517, GG546517, GS544417, GS544717, GS546517, GG546537 and GG547517. The complete model numbers can be found on the identification label on the back of the grill, and on the assembly instructions and parts list. The word, "GRILLMASTER" is written on the front of these grills. In March 1998, Sunbeam Products recalled grills with model numbers GG 461 EPB, GG 560 EPB, HG 560 EPB and GG 560 EPBS because of a similar hose placement hazard.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Grillmaster gas grills with side burners · Approximately 80,000 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Mass merchandise stores, such as Bradlees, Caldor, the Home Depot, Service Merchandise and Wal-Mart sold the grills nationwide, from 1996 through July 1998, for about $200 to $250.; Sunbeam Products Inc., of Neosho Mo..
Injuries or incidents reported
Sunbeam Products received one complaint from a consumer who requested a replacement hose due to damage caused from the heat of the grill casting. There have been no reports of injuries associated with these grills.
Consumer contact
Consumers may call Sunbeam toll-free at (800) 200-2300 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
Recall history and context
Sunbeam Products appears in 6 CPSC recalls on record. See all Sunbeam Products 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?
Grillmaster gas grills with side burners (Approximately 80,000 units). The recalled grills are black and have a side burner for cooking, similar to a gas-range stove top.
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 recalled grills immediately and call Sunbeam to receive a free retrofit kit. The retrofit kit contains a wire bracket guard and instructions for easy installation that will correctly position the side burner's propane gas hose.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on October 22, 2026. 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.