Thursday, October 09, 2008
RECALL: SUBURBAN OUTDOOR COOKTOPS
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
SUBURBAN / SDN2H 9999
Manufacturer : AIRXCEL, INC. Mfr's Report Date : SEP 26, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08E061000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 240
Summary:
SUBURBAN MANUFACTURING COMPANY, A DIVISION OF AIRXCEL, INC., IS RECALLING 240 SUBURBAN PORTABLE OUTDOOR COOKTOPS PRODUCED BETWEEN DECEMBER 2007 AND MAY 2008, MODEL SDN2H WITH P/N 2965A. THESE COOKTOPS ARE SOLD FOR USE OUTSIDE A FOLDING CAMPING TRAILER WITH A DETACHABLE CONNECTION TO THE GAS SUPPLY. A SECTION OF THE FLEXIBLE HOSE CONNECTING THE GAS SUPPLY FROM THE TRAILER TO THE GAS CONTROL MANIFOLD IN THE COOKTOP WAS DETERMINED TO BE INADEQUATELY PROTECTED FROM THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE BURNER.
Consequence:
IF THE HOSE IS OVERHEATED, THE HOSE CAN DETERIORATE AND BEGIN TO LEAK LP GAS WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
SUBURBAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE COOKTOPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AIRXCEL AT 1-791-676-2326.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
SUBURBAN / SDN2H 9999
Manufacturer : AIRXCEL, INC. Mfr's Report Date : SEP 26, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08E061000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 240
Summary:
SUBURBAN MANUFACTURING COMPANY, A DIVISION OF AIRXCEL, INC., IS RECALLING 240 SUBURBAN PORTABLE OUTDOOR COOKTOPS PRODUCED BETWEEN DECEMBER 2007 AND MAY 2008, MODEL SDN2H WITH P/N 2965A. THESE COOKTOPS ARE SOLD FOR USE OUTSIDE A FOLDING CAMPING TRAILER WITH A DETACHABLE CONNECTION TO THE GAS SUPPLY. A SECTION OF THE FLEXIBLE HOSE CONNECTING THE GAS SUPPLY FROM THE TRAILER TO THE GAS CONTROL MANIFOLD IN THE COOKTOP WAS DETERMINED TO BE INADEQUATELY PROTECTED FROM THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE BURNER.
Consequence:
IF THE HOSE IS OVERHEATED, THE HOSE CAN DETERIORATE AND BEGIN TO LEAK LP GAS WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
SUBURBAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE COOKTOPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AIRXCEL AT 1-791-676-2326.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
