JCPenney Recalls Cooks Outdoor BBQ Grills Due to Fire Hazard

Recall Date
2009-12-10
Manufacturer
JCPenney Purchasing Corp., of Plano, Texas
Units Affected
About 5,600

Products Involved

Cooks Outdoor® BBQ Grills

Hazard

The drip pan on the grill does not allow for adequate drainage, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills. To ensure the grills are not useable, consumers should remove the gas regulator and hose assembly. All consumers (whether they purchased the item online or at a JCPenney retail stores) should return the regulator and hose to the Catalog/Customer Service Desk at any JCPenney store for a full refund. Consumers should contact JCPenney for instructions on how to disconnect the gas regulator and hose.

Reported Injuries

The firm has received 11 reports of fires resulting from inadequate drainage. No injuries reported.

Sold At

JCPenney stores nationwide and online at www.jcp.com from February 2009 through September 2009 for between $190 and $600.

Manufactured In

China

Full Recall Description

This recall involves Cooks® brand outdoor BBQ grills. The grill has a digital thermometer on the hood, stainless steel top and a global LP regulator. Lot number 780-2176 is printed on the underside of the grill's stand.

Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.

For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.

Last verified: 2026-03-28