Explosions and severe injuries prompt company to recall nearly 20,000 grills

Nearly 20,000 gas grills have been recalled after reports of two people suffering major burns caused by the outdoor cooking appliance.

Paradise Grills reported liquid propane gas can accumulate inside the grill when the lid is closed, posing a fire and burn hazard to users.

The Florida-based company said that it had received two reports of the grill exploding, causing severe burns to the consumers, according to a Thursday release from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. 

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Which grills are recalled?

Paradise Grills sold the recalled about 18,000 models at showrooms and at home, boat, and RV shows nationwide from January 2009 through December 2020.

The recalled models, which typically run between $4,000 and $15,000, are:

• GX-3, GX-4, GX-5, GX-6, GX-7, GX-8, GX-9, GX-10, GX-11 GX12 and GX14
• Tahiti
• Fiji
• Tropicana
• Aruba 6 and Aruba 8