Fred's Recalls Charcoal Grills Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 17198. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The exterior paint on the grill can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return the grill to any Fred's Store for a full refund of the purchase price.
CPSC recall 17198 has the recall date 2 Aug 2017. The notice names the firm Bazhou Sanxin Steel. The recall has about 2,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2017 has 7,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | There are two reports of paint on the exterior of the grill igniting. No injuries or property damage have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 2,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves Living Traditions mini barrel charcoal grills. The black steel grills measure about 18 inches by 15 inches by 18.5 inches. They have a black handle on the lid and one on each side, and at the front a heat gauge and a silver latch. Model number SXB1501 and UPC code 00000 19877 are printed on the product's packaging. |
| Product | Mini barrel charcoal grills, 2000 |
| Sold at | Fred's stores in: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas from January 2017 through June 2017 for about $22. |
| Manufacturer | Bazhou Sanxin Steel, of China |
| Distributor | Fred's Stores of Tennessee Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 2,000Median of 2017: 7,000
- CPSC recalls of 2017
- 280
- Recalls of 2017 with one of the same hazards
- 25%
- Recalls on the register that name Bazhou Sanxin Steel
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 17198. https://recallregister.com/product/8110-fred-s-recalls-charcoal-grills-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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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 17198 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
There are two reports of paint on the exterior of the grill igniting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Fred's stores in: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas from January 2017 through June 2017 for about $22.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 17198?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 17198?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
2000