Recall #18-230 · Published September 25, 2018

Scout and Ranger portable wood pellet grills

Traeger Grills Recalls Wood Pellet Grills Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Scout and Ranger portable wood pellet grills from Traeger Grills, Salt Lake City, Utah on September 25, 2018. CPSC identifies this hazard: Grease can leak from the drip tray, posing a fire hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills and contact Traeger Grills for a free replacement grill, free replacement drip tray to repair the grill, or a full refund.

The recalled Traeger Scout portable grill with the lid closed.
The recalled Traeger Scout portable grill with the lid closed.
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Why it was recalled

Grease can leak from the drip tray, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents and injuries

The firm has received six reports of grease fires in the grill. No injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills and contact Traeger Grills for a free replacement grill, free replacement drip tray to repair the grill, or a full refund.

Remedy type: Refund, Replace, Repair

Product and sales details

Recall number
18-230
Units
16100
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Costco, Ace Hardware stores, other stores nationwide, and online from March 2018 through July 2018 for between $300 and $400.
Importer
Traeger Grills, Salt Lake City, Utah
Distributor
Traeger Grills, Salt Lake City, Utah

Scout and Ranger portable wood pellet grills

Recall contact information

Traeger Grills at 800-872-3437 from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. PT, Monday through Sunday, at productsafety@traegergrills.com or online at www.traegergrills.com and click on Product Safety for more information.

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