Char-Broil Bistro Pro Electric Grills was recalled on September 17, 2026 in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission because the grounding wire for the grill’s heating element can disconnect and lose fault protection, posing an electric shock hazard..
This recall involves the Charbroil Bistro Pro Electric Grills with model descriptions Bistro Pro Electric Grill & Griddle + Charcoal, Bistro Electric Grill + Charcoal and Bistro Pro Tabletop Electric Grill. The grills were sold in full-size and tabletop configurations in Black (black and gray), Red, Blackout (all black) and Emerald (green). The units have a "CB" logo plate on the front of the lid and "CHARBROIL" printed on the front control panel. The product label listing the model and serial number, including a four-digit manufacturing date code in year and month (YYMM) format, is located on the bottom shelf of full-size grills and on the side bar of tabletop models. Only Bistro Pro Electric Grills with date codes of 2510 (Oct-2025), 2511 (Nov-2025) and 2512 (Dec-2025) are included in this recall.
Units affected: About 10,605 (In addition, 342 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold: Sold At: Ace Hardware, Lowe’s, Walmart, Wayfair, QVC and other hardware stores nationwide online at Amazon.com, Charbroil.com, Ace Hardware.com, Lowes.com, Walmart.com, Wayfair.com, QVC.com and other online retailers from October 2025 through June 2026 for between $150 and $250.
Compare the codes above against the label on your product — usually on the bottom, the back panel, or the packaging. If your unit isn't listed, it is not part of this recall.
The grounding wire for the grill’s heating element can disconnect and lose fault protection, posing an electric shock hazard.
Consumers should stop using the recalled electric grills immediately and contact Char-Broil for a free repair kit. Consumers will be asked to register at www.charbroil.com/BistroProFix to receive repair instructions, a screwdriver, a wrench, screws and a label to affix to the grill after repair. Char-Broil is offering a digital $25 gift card, valid at participating retailers, to consumers who provide photo documentation of the completed repair. (Remedy: Repair)
Contact: Char-Broil toll-free at 866-671-7988 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. MT Monday through Saturday, email at recall@charbroil.com online at www.charbroil.com/recalls or www.charbroil.com and click on "Product Recalls" under "Parts & Support" for more information.
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