Consumer product recall

Su-VGun and GrillGun Propane Torch Guns recalled due to Fire Hazard

Starting date:
January 11, 2021
Posting date:
January 11, 2021
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Household Items
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Fire Hazard
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-74721

Last updated: 2021-01-11

Summary

  • Product: Su-VGun and GrillGun Propane Torch Guns.
  • Issue: Propane gas can leak from the GrillBlazer torch, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
  • What to do: Stop using the recalled propane torch guns and contact Grillblazer LLC for repair instructions.

Affected products

Su-VGun and GrillGun Propane Torch Guns

Product description

This recall involves the Su-VGun and GrillGun propane torch guns manufactured for and sold by GrillBlazer. The Su-VGun is a high-powered propane torch gun designed to sear meat. It is black with "Su-VGun" printed in yellow on the barrel and measures 37 cm by 20 cm by 5 cm (14.5 inches by 8 inches by 2 inches). The GrillGun is a high-powered propane torch gun designed to light charcoal, wood grills and smokers and for other uses requiring a high-powered, clean burning propane torch gun. It is black with "GrillGun" printed in yellow on the barrel and measures 53 cm by 20 cm by 5 cm (21 inches by 8 inches by 2 inches).

Hazard identified

Propane gas can leak from the GrillBlazer torch, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

As of December 30 2020, the company has received 33 reports of leaking valve stems in Canada, and no reports of injuries.
 

Number sold

The company reported that 450 units of the affected product were sold in Canada.

Time period sold

The affected products were sold from December, 2019 to July, 2020 

Place of origin

Manufactured in China

Companies

Distributor
GrillBlazer LLC
Chouteau
Oklahoma
UNITED STATES

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Su-VGun and GrillGun propane torch guns and contact GrillBlazer for instructions, and how to receive a free repair, if required.

For more information, consumers may contact GrillBlazer toll-free at 888-267-9022 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, by email or online.

Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.

Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.