David Baxter PhD
Late Founder
Saber Grills LLC recalls Saber BBQ Grills with Liquid Propane (LP) Regulators
Health Canada Recalls and Safety Alerts
September 17, 2017
Saber Grills Model RA329 Liquid Propane (LP) Regulators
Product description
This recall involves only Model RA329 Liquid Propane (LP) regulators with a date code in the range of 1120 to 1344, which were:
The models of the SABER grills, warranty/service part kits and LP conversion kits that may contain the recalled RA329 LP regulators are shown below. The model number of the grill is located on a rating label located on the underside of the grease tray. The regulator model number is on the center of the regulator, and the regulator date code is stamped on the regulator adjacent to the gas tank connection.
Hazard identified
The grills' liquid Propane (LP) regulator can allow gas to flow at a higher pressure than intended, which can result in a gas leak and flame burst from the burner knobs, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
As of September 25, 2017, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada. In the United States, the company has received 35 reports of incidents including 3 reports of singed arms as well as 2 reports of burned or singed hair.
Number sold
Approximately 7,700 grills and 500 warranty parts and conversion kits were sold in Canada and approximately 18,800 grills and 2,900 warranty parts and conversion kits were sold in the United States.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from December 2011 to April 2017 at various retailers across Canada.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
Importer Saber Grills, LLC
Columbus
Georgia
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the affected grills and recalled RA329 regulators and contact Saber for a free repair kit with installation instructions.
A video on how to install the replacement components is available here.
For more information, consumers may contact Saber Grills toll-free at 1-866-671-7988 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday, or online.
Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
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.
Health Canada Recalls and Safety Alerts
September 17, 2017
Saber Grills Model RA329 Liquid Propane (LP) Regulators
Product description
This recall involves only Model RA329 Liquid Propane (LP) regulators with a date code in the range of 1120 to 1344, which were:
- sold with certain SABER LP grills, warranty part kits, and natural gas to LP conversion kits;
- installed as warranty or service parts in certain other SABER LP grills; or
- installed in SABER natural gas grills and burners if they have been converted to use LP instead of natural gas.
The models of the SABER grills, warranty/service part kits and LP conversion kits that may contain the recalled RA329 LP regulators are shown below. The model number of the grill is located on a rating label located on the underside of the grease tray. The regulator model number is on the center of the regulator, and the regulator date code is stamped on the regulator adjacent to the gas tank connection.
| Model Number | Grill Description |
|---|---|
| R33CC0312 | SABER? 330 LP Cast Grill with Stainless Insert |
| R33SC0012 | SABER? 330 LP Stainless Grill |
| R50CC0312 | SABER? 500 LP Cast Grill with Stainless Insert |
| R50CC0612 | SABER? 500 LP Cast Grill with Porcelain Insert |
| R50SC0012 | SABER? 500 LP Stainless Grill |
| R67SC0012 | SABER? 670 LP Stainless Grill |
| Model Number | Grill Description |
|---|---|
| R50CC1715 | SABER? 500 L LP Cast Grill with Stainless Insert |
| Model Number | Kit Description |
|---|---|
| A00AA0912 | SABER? Natural Gas to LP Conversion Kit |
| 55710672 | KIT, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Integrated Ignition |
| 55710654 | KIT, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Integrated Ignition |
| 55710666 | KIT, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Integrated Ignition |
| 55710845 | Kit, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Push Button Ignition |
| 55710846 | Kit, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Push Button Ignition |
| 55710843 | Kit, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Push Button Ignition |
| 55710613 | KIT, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Switch, Saber 330 |
| 55710637 | KIT, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Switch |
| 55710680 | KIT, Control Console w/ HVR Assembly & Switch |
| Model Number | Description |
|---|---|
| R50SB0412 | SABER? 500 NG Stainless Built-in Grill |
| R67SB0312 | SABER? 670 NG Stainless Built-in Grill |
| K00SB1814 | SABER? Natural Gas Dual Built-in Side Burner |
The grills' liquid Propane (LP) regulator can allow gas to flow at a higher pressure than intended, which can result in a gas leak and flame burst from the burner knobs, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
As of September 25, 2017, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada. In the United States, the company has received 35 reports of incidents including 3 reports of singed arms as well as 2 reports of burned or singed hair.
Number sold
Approximately 7,700 grills and 500 warranty parts and conversion kits were sold in Canada and approximately 18,800 grills and 2,900 warranty parts and conversion kits were sold in the United States.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from December 2011 to April 2017 at various retailers across Canada.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
Importer Saber Grills, LLC
Columbus
Georgia
UNITED STATES
Images
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the affected grills and recalled RA329 regulators and contact Saber for a free repair kit with installation instructions.
A video on how to install the replacement components is available here.
For more information, consumers may contact Saber Grills toll-free at 1-866-671-7988 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday, or online.
Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
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.
