portable gas bbq grill CONSUMERS WORLD; GRILL TROUBLE: TAKE CARE

Written by michael decourcy hindsjuly 1988, this is a digital version of an article in the print archive of the times, before its online publication began in 1996.To keep these articles as they appear initially, the Times will not change, edit, or update them.There are occasional copywriting errors or other problems during the digitization process.Please send a report of such issues to archid_feedback @ nytimes.com.This weekend of July 4, up to 320,000 barbecues will be destroyed, as the glass panels on the New Sun grill tend to break the glass and sprinkle the glass on the food below.Sunbeam leisure products in Missouri.A subsidiary of Allegheny International, has begun distributing glassSeal kit that makes the grill safe.The new grill is sold with the kit.But consumer agencies are concerned that the company may not be fully informed of stores and buyers."A few days ago, we sent investigators to the store and the consumer education at the point of sale was seriously inadequate," said Jane Devin, consumer affairs commissioner, Suffolk County, Long Island .".Four of the six stores inspected by the sales staff did not know about the grill.In addition to the threat of food destruction and the danger of ingestion of glass particles, if these foods are not discarded, there will be some minor scratches and injuries such as burns on the window panel, which will break when heated.Rob Johnson, marketing vice president at Sunbeam, said, "I can't say there is no chance of a serious injury, but, so far, that hasn't happened.Portable propane gas Grill by Sears, buck the Company (Kenmore model number 10663, 10684, 10783, 10883), channel family store (yardmaster Grill) for sale in Sunbeam name (1988 model number) many other stores under.Consumers who have these models should remove the panel until they get the modification kit.800-information and free kit available458-8407 or 800-641-4500, but the line is often busy or no answer.You can also write to Sunbeam, P.O.J box, new repair, Missouri.64850, list your grill model.A version of this article was printed on page 1001048 of the National edition on July 2, 1988 with the title: Consumer World;Grill trouble: Take care.