Master Forge Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Made by Guangdong Vanward Electric
CPSC recall 13028. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
If improperly installed, the hose connecting the gas tank and regulator to the burner control can touch the burner box and cause the hose to melt and rupture when the grill is lit. This poses a fire and burn hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the grill and inspect the grill to make sure that the gas hose runs along the outside of the grill cabinet and passes through the round hole in the side panel. Consumers should contact Guangdong Vanward Electric for revised instructions and a warning label to apply to the grill that shows how to properly install the hose and the regulator.
CPSC recall 13028 has the recall date 6 Nov 2012. The notice names the firm Guangdong Vanward Electric. The recall has about 37,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Grills, Smokers & Accessories.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | Guangdong Vanward is aware of two reports of hoses melting and rupturing. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 37,000 |
| Remedy options | Label |
| Description | This recall involves Master Forge four-burner gas grills with a single-door base. "Master Forge" is written on the grill's hood. The model number GD4825 is located on a label inside the door of the grill's base. "Item 94227" is written on the cover of the instruction manual. |
| Product | Master Forge Gas Grills, About 37,000 in the U.S., Grills, Smokers & Accessories |
| Sold at | Lowe's stores nationwide from November 2011 through May 2012 for about $270. |
| Manufacturer | Guangdong Vanward Electric Co., Ltd., of China |
| Importer | L G Sourcing, Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 37,000Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 34%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Grills, Smokers & Accessories
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Guangdong Vanward Electric
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 13028The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 13028. https://recallregister.com/product/1234-master-forge-gas-grills-sold-at-lowe-s-stores-recalled-due-to-fire-and/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13028 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Guangdong Vanward is aware of two reports of hoses melting and rupturing. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Lowe's stores nationwide from November 2011 through May 2012 for about $270.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13028?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Label
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13028?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 37,000 in the U.S.