My blog is main topic of conversation has been devoted to tropical plants. Today's post will be a little off topic but it is imperative I share this information with my readers in hopes of preventing a disaster.
Six months ago I purchased a Uniflame Outdoor LP Gas Barbecue Grill manufactured by Blue Rhino. It's not a huge grill but it perfect for my family. I was attracted to the grill based on the size and the grates were coated with porcelain which I felt would hinder rust formation. The grill has a oil trap which I clean weekly.
Last week I grilled steaks on the Uniflame grill. When I removed the steaks I did what I always do. turn the grill on high to ensure any grease residue is burned off.
I was eating when I start to smell an electrical, burnt plastic smell. I ran out to the lanai and the grill was engulfed in flames shooting out everywhere. I frantically tried to turn off the grill and one of the knobs which flew off of the grill. I tried turning the second knob off and determined it was melted and did nothing. I reached behind the Uniflame gas grill and tried to turn the LP gas knob to the off position. This was extremely difficult to accomplish because of the flames shooting out on all sides.
My lanai is a screened in enclosure with a pool. I keep the grill under the screened in portion so I don't get any smoke damage.
Well that really doesn't matter now. I have soot everywhere! The stucco walls, ceiling, furniture, furniture cushions, tables and floors. This black oily soot is everywhere.
I was talking to a close friend of mine telling her what happened to the grill and she did some Google searches. Seems what happened to me is not an isolated incident.
Here is a link: http://www.saferproducts.gov/ViewIncident/1238703
http://www.fixya.com/support/t2866337-gas_grill_caught_fire
I cannot believe a company would make a barbeque grill with plastic knobs! I had no way of turning the grill off.
I cannot believe that many people have reported similar problems and Blue Rhino is still selling this grill.
I mentioned this incident on Twitter and I received a message to contact their office. I left a message last Friday and Monday is about over and I have not heard from anyone with Blue Rhino.
Please post this on your Facebook, Twitter, etc to get the word out how dangerous these grills are before someone gets killed.
I will be posting this blog entry on my Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites. I will also be contacted news stations to make them aware of how dangerous Blue Rhino's UniFlame Grills are.
Six months ago I purchased a Uniflame Outdoor LP Gas Barbecue Grill manufactured by Blue Rhino. It's not a huge grill but it perfect for my family. I was attracted to the grill based on the size and the grates were coated with porcelain which I felt would hinder rust formation. The grill has a oil trap which I clean weekly.
Last week I grilled steaks on the Uniflame grill. When I removed the steaks I did what I always do. turn the grill on high to ensure any grease residue is burned off.
I was eating when I start to smell an electrical, burnt plastic smell. I ran out to the lanai and the grill was engulfed in flames shooting out everywhere. I frantically tried to turn off the grill and one of the knobs which flew off of the grill. I tried turning the second knob off and determined it was melted and did nothing. I reached behind the Uniflame gas grill and tried to turn the LP gas knob to the off position. This was extremely difficult to accomplish because of the flames shooting out on all sides.
My lanai is a screened in enclosure with a pool. I keep the grill under the screened in portion so I don't get any smoke damage.
Well that really doesn't matter now. I have soot everywhere! The stucco walls, ceiling, furniture, furniture cushions, tables and floors. This black oily soot is everywhere.
I was talking to a close friend of mine telling her what happened to the grill and she did some Google searches. Seems what happened to me is not an isolated incident.
Here is a link: http://www.saferproducts.gov/ViewIncident/1238703
http://www.fixya.com/support/t2866337-gas_grill_caught_fire
I cannot believe a company would make a barbeque grill with plastic knobs! I had no way of turning the grill off.
I cannot believe that many people have reported similar problems and Blue Rhino is still selling this grill.
I mentioned this incident on Twitter and I received a message to contact their office. I left a message last Friday and Monday is about over and I have not heard from anyone with Blue Rhino.
Please post this on your Facebook, Twitter, etc to get the word out how dangerous these grills are before someone gets killed.
I will be posting this blog entry on my Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites. I will also be contacted news stations to make them aware of how dangerous Blue Rhino's UniFlame Grills are.
