Sagittarius Sporting Goods Recalls Gas Grills Sold at Lowe-s Stores Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Sagittarius Sporting Goods, has announced a voluntary recall of about 10,000 Master Forge Five-Burner Gas Grills. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Sagittarius Sporting Goods, of China is the manufacturer and LG Sourcing, Inc. of North Wilkesboro, N.C. is the importer. The flexible rubber hose on the LP gas tank can come into contact with burner box, causing the hose to melt and rupture when the grill is lit. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. The firm is aware of two complaints of the hose melting and rupturing. No injuries or property damage have been reported. This recall involves Master Forge five-burner, stainless steel gas grills. The name Master Forge is on the grill hood. The model number L3218 is located on a label inside the left front door of the grill. The product was sold exclusively at Lowes stores nationwide from September 2009 through November 2009 for about $500. The grill was manufactured in China. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills and contact Sagittarius to obtain a free repair kit. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Sagittarius at (800) 444-6742 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday. CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx