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Char-Broil Recalls: 4 CPSC Recalls Since 2010
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced 4 recalls involving Char-Broil products since 2010, the most recent on September 17, 2026. Each recall below shows what was recalled, the hazard, the model numbers and what to do. Always check the official notice: a recall can cover only some models, colours or production dates.
All Char-Broil recalls
Char-Broil Recalls Bistro Pro Electric Grills Due to Risk of Electric Shock
Hazard: The grounding wire for the grill's heating element can disconnect and lose fault protection, posing an electric shock hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled electric grills immediately and contact Char-Broil for a free repair kit. Consumers will be asked to register at www.charbroil.com/BistroProFix to receive repair instructions, a …
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · September 17, 2026
Char-Broil Recalls Bistro Pro Electric Grills Due to Risk of Electric Shock
- Recall number
- 26773
- Units
- About 10,605 (In addition, 342 were sold in Canada)
- Hazard
- The grounding wire for the grill's heating element can disconnect and lose fault protection, posing an electric shock hazard.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves the Charbroil Bistro Pro Electric Grills with model descriptions Bistro Pro Electric Grill & Griddle + Charcoal, Bistro Electric Grill + Charcoal and Bistro Pro Tabletop Electric Grill. The grills were sold in full-size and tabletop configurations in Black (black and gray), Red, Blackout (all black) and Emerald (green). The units have a "CB" logo plate on the front of the lid and "CHARBROIL" printed on the front control panel. The product label listing the model and serial number, including a four-digit manufacturing date code in year and month (YYMM) format, is located on the bottom shelf of full-size grills and on the side bar of tabletop models. Only Bistro Pro Electr
- Remedy
- Consumers should stop using the recalled electric grills immediately and contact Char-Broil for a free repair kit. Consumers will be asked to register at www.charbroil.com/BistroProFix to receive repair instructions, a screwdriver, a wrench, screws and a label to affix to the grill after repair. Char-Broil is offering a digital $25 gift card, valid at participating retailers, to consumers who provide photo documentation of the completed repair.
- Sold at
- Ace Hardware, Lowe's, Walmart, Wayfair, QVC and other hardware stores nationwide online at Amazon.com, Charbroil.com, Ace Hardware.com, Lowes.com, Walmart.com, Wayfair.com, QVC.com and other online retailers from October 2025 through June 2026 for between $150 and $250.
- Company
- Char-Broil LLC, of Columbus, Georgia
- Contact
- Char-Broil toll-free at 866-671-7988 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. MT Monday through Saturday, email at recall@charbroil.com online at www.charbroil.com/recalls or www.charbroil.com and click on "Product Recalls" under "Parts & Support" for more information.
Char-Broil Recalls Digital Electric Smokers Due to Risk of Electric Shock
Hazard: The smokers can leak electrical current during use, posing an electric shock hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric smokers and contact Char-Broil for a free repair kit. The repair kit consists of a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter ("GFCI") plug (also known as a "pigtail")…
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · February 15, 2024
Char-Broil Recalls Digital Electric Smokers Due to Risk of Electric Shock
- Recall number
- 24116
- Units
- About 211,700 (In addition, 3,440 were sold in Canada)
- Hazard
- The smokers can leak electrical current during use, posing an electric shock hazard.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves Char-Broil digital electric smokers with the following model descriptions: Digital Electric Smoker; Digital Electric Smoker w/Window; Digital Electric Smoker, Black w/Window; Digital Electric Smoker, Medallion; Digital Electric Smoker, Connected; and Digital Electric Smoker, XL. These electric smokers were designed and intended only for outdoor use to cook without charcoal. The smokers were sold in black and stainless-steel finishes. The "Char-Broil" logo plate is on the front of the unit. The product label is located on the outside back of the unit and includes the model and serial numbers and brand information. UPC codes, located on the packaging, are included in this
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric smokers and contact Char-Broil for a free repair kit. The repair kit consists of a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter ("GFCI") plug (also known as a "pigtail"), a clamshell enclosure to secure the GFCI pigtail, and a cable clamp. Instructions for installing each of these repair kit items will also be provided.
- Sold at
- Lowe's, Menards, Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Target and other stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, HSN.com and Charbroil.com from April 2015 through January 2024 for between $300 and $600.
- Company
- Char-Broil LLC, of Columbus, Georgia
- Contact
- Char-Broil toll-free at 833-206-4647 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, email at recall@charbroil.com, online at www.charbroil.com and click on "Product Recalls" under "Parts & Support" or www.charbroil.com/recalls for more information.
Char-Broil Recalls Patio Bistro Gas Grills Due to Burn Hazard
Hazard: The electronic ignition on the grill can ignite unexpectedly, posing a burn hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the grills and contact Char-Broil for instructions on how to order and install a free repair kit.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · August 15, 2013
Char-Broil Recalls Patio Bistro Gas Grills Due to Burn Hazard
- Recall number
- 13264
- Units
- About 69,300 in the U.S. and 1,900 in Canada
- Hazard
- The electronic ignition on the grill can ignite unexpectedly, posing a burn hazard.
- What was recalled
- The recall involves two Char-Broil® Gas Patio Bistro® Grills: the model 240 Full Size grill and the model 180 Table Top grill. Both are single-burner propane gas grills equipped with a battery-operated integrated electronic ignition and intended only for outdoor use. The grills have round black bodies with silver/aluminum trim. The words "Char-Broil®" and "Patio Bistro®" are printed near the thermometer on the grill's lid and near the control knob on the front of the grill. The grills have a rating label on the bottom support on the back of the unit that states "Char-Broil, LLC," the model number and other information. The grills were sold with the following model numbers: Model Name Model N
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the grills and contact Char-Broil for instructions on how to order and install a free repair kit.
- Sold at
- Hardware stores and other retailers nationwide, including Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Sears, Target, True Value and online from Amazon.com from September 2010 to June 2013 for about for about $175 for the full size grill and $135 for the table top grill.
- Company
- Char-Broil, LLC, of Columbus, Ga.
- Contact
- Char-Broil toll free at (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 at www.charbroil.com and click on Recalls at the bottom of the page.
Char-Broil Recalls Vertical Gas Smokers Due to Injury Hazard
Hazard: 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…
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled smokers and contact Char-Broil for a free replacement hose/valve/regulator assembly and installation instructions.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · August 24, 2010
Char-Broil Recalls Vertical Gas Smokers Due to Injury Hazard
- Recall number
- 10325
- Units
- About 18,450
- Hazard
- 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.
- What was recalled
- 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).
- Remedy
- Consumers should stop using the recalled smokers and contact Char-Broil for a free replacement hose/valve/regulator assembly and installation instructions.
- Sold at
- Walmart and various other retailers nationwide from March 2008 through June 2010 for about $140.
- Company
- Ningbo Spring Communications of China, Char-Broil LLC, of Columbus, Ga.
- Contact
- For additional information, contact Char-Broil toll-free at (866) 671-7988 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.charbroil.com
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls database, updated weekly. Recalls are matched to brands by the company and product names in each notice; if you think a recall is listed here by mistake, please tell us.