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Turbo Sport Portable Infrared LP Gas Grills—Product Liability and Lawyer
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $700 billion annually.
Product Liability: Lawyer for Turbo Sport Protable Gas Grill
Attroney Fred Pritzker has been practicing law for over 29 years. During that time, he has gained a national reputation for excellence in the area of product liability. In one case involving flammable furniture, he recovered over $1,000,000 for fire victims. Lawyers around the country have elected to have him included in the 2005-2006 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. If you have been injured by the product below, contact Fred Pritzker for a free consultation. He has the answers you are looking for.
The CPSC and Lasko Floor Fan Recall announcement below is provided here as a public service by lawyer Fred Pritzker.
February 23, 2006–The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Barbeques Galore Inc. announced the following recall of gas grills:
Name of Product: Turbo Sport Portable Infrared LP Gas Grills
Units: About 1,800
Distributor: Barbeques Galore Inc., of Lake Forest, Calif.
Hazard: The grills have faulty regulators that can release too much gas to the burner causing an excessive burner flame. This also poses a risk of gas leaks, fires and explosions if an ignition source is present.
Incidents/Injuries: There have been 18 reports of excessive flame or the regulator shutting off. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The Turbo Sport Portable Infrared LP Gas Grill is model number IR600; the model number is not identified on the grill. The Turbo Sport measures 16.5-inches long by 14-inches wide and 12-inches high. The portable grill is constructed of stainless steel with an attached stainless steel hood. The “Turbo Sport” nameplate is on the front panel of the grill. No other barbecue with the “Turbo” name is affected by this recall.
Sold at: Barbeques Galore Inc. stores nationwide from August 2004 through August 2005 for between $170 and $200.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Remedy: (Pritzker | Ruohonen Notice: if you have been injured by the Turbo Sport Portable Gas Grill, you should contact a product liability attorney immediately. If you choose to be represented by an attorney, the attorney will make any necessary communications with Barbeques Galore, Inc.) Consumers should stop using these grills and return the regulator to a Barbeques Galore retail store for a replacement, or contact Barbeques Galore Customer Service to have a replacement regulator sent to them.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06095.html
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