Char-Broil Recalls Vertical Gas Smokers Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 10325. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
When the temperature setting is in "low," the smoker's hose/valve/regulator (HVR) assembly does not allow sufficient gas to flow, causing the flame to extinguish. Gas continues to flow and build up inside the smoker. If the smoker is reignited the build-up of propane gas can cause an explosion that bursts the smoker's door open, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled smokers and contact Char-Broil for a free replacement hose/valve/regulator assembly and installation instructions.
CPSC recall 10325 has the recall date 24 Aug 2010. The notice names the firm Ningbo Spring Communications of China. The recall has about 18,450 units. The median CPSC recall of 2010 has 8,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Explosion. CPSC gives the product type Grills, Smokers & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The company has received five reports of doors bursting open and hitting consumers. Injuries reported include burns to face and head, head concussion and cuts. |
|---|---|
| Units | 18,450 |
| Description | This recall involves the Char-Broil vertical gas smokers with model number 07701413. The model number is printed on a metal tag located on the right rear leg of the smoker. The smoker measures 21.5" x 19.5" x 45.5" and weighs 75 pounds. A "G" inside a triangle is printed on the regulator (see photo). |
| Product | Char-Broil vertical gas smokers, About 18,450, Grills, Smokers & Accessories |
| Sold at | Walmart and various other retailers nationwide from March 2008 through June 2010 for about $140. |
| Manufacturer | Ningbo Spring Communications of China |
| Importer | Char-Broil LLC |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 18,450Median of 2010: 8,400
- CPSC recalls of 2010
- 362
- Recalls of 2010 with one of the same hazards
- 2%
- Recalls of 2010 in the category Grills, Smokers & Accessories
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Ningbo Spring Communications of China
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 10325The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 10325. https://recallregister.com/product/318-char-broil-recalls-vertical-gas-smokers-due-to-injury-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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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 10325 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The company has received five reports of doors bursting open and hitting consumers. Injuries reported include burns to face and head, head concussion and cuts.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Walmart and various other retailers nationwide from March 2008 through June 2010 for about $140.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 10325?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 18,450
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China