Scout and Ranger portable wood pellet grills recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

September 25, 2018

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Traeger Grills Recalls Wood Pellet Grills Due to Fire Hazard

Recall number

18230

Sold / distributed

Costco, Ace Hardware stores, other stores nationwide, and online from March 2018 through July 2018 for between $300 and $400.

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

This recall involves the Scout and Ranger portable wood-pellet fueled grills. The portable grills are black-metal rectangular boxes with a clamshell opening for access to the grill. The grills are marked with the word "Traeger" and the Scout model also has an image of mountains on the top of the grill. The Scout has a curved silver handle on the front of the grill with a round dial to adjust the temperature. The Ranger has a straight silver handle on the front of the grill with a push-button touchpad to adjust the temperature. The grills are about 21 inches long, 20 inches wide, and 13 inches high. The Scout weighs about 45 pounds and the Ranger weighs about 60 pounds including its cast iron griddle.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.