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Cuisinart Propel+ Gas Grills Recalled Due to Serious Laceration Hazard
Legal Help for Consumers Injured by Shattering Grill Glass and Defective Outdoor Cooking Products
Consumers frequently use outdoor gas grills for family gatherings, parties, and everyday cooking. Consumers expect grill components to withstand high temperatures and remain safely secured throughout normal operation. When tempered glass unexpectedly shatters during use, however, sharp fragments may strike people standing nearby and cause severe lacerations, eye injuries, burns, or other serious harm.
Conair LLC, doing business as Cuisinart, recalled certain Cuisinart Propel+ Four Burner 3-in-1 Gas Grills because the tempered glass window in the built-in pizza oven may shatter during use. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall on July 9, 2026.
If you or a loved one suffered injuries involving a recalled gas grill, shattered glass, or another defective outdoor cooking product, you may have legal options under product liability law.
At the Law Offices of Jason Turchin, we represent individuals nationwide who have been injured by defective appliances, outdoor products, and dangerous consumer goods.
Why Were the Cuisinart Propel+ Gas Grills Recalled?
According to the recall notice, the tempered glass window may shatter while consumers use the pizza oven.
Breaking glass may create risks of:
- Deep cuts and lacerations
- Eye injuries
- Facial injuries
- Hand and arm injuries
- Injuries from falling or airborne glass
- Burn injuries during attempts to move away from the grill
Because the tempered glass sits near an active cooking area, shattered glass can expose users to sharp fragments and hot surfaces.
Recall Information
The recall involves the stainless-steel Cuisinart Propel+ Four Burner 3-in-1 Gas Grill with a pizza oven.
Key recall details include:
- Product: Cuisinart Propel+ Four Burner 3-in-1 Gas Grill with pizza oven
- Model Number: CGG-6331
- Recall Date: July 9, 2026
- Units Recalled: Approximately 12,660 in the United States
- Importer: Conair LLC, doing business as Cuisinart
- CPSC Recall Number: 26-605
- Hazard: Tempered glass may shatter during use
The model and serial numbers are located on a label inside the grill’s right-hand metal door.
Where Were the Recalled Grills Sold?
The recalled grills were sold at:
- Lowe’s
- Walmart
- Cuisinart.com
The grills were reportedly sold from December 2024 through May 2026 for approximately $500 to $750.
Reported Glass-Shattering Incidents
According to the recall announcement, the company received 37 reports of the tempered glass shattering during use.
No injuries had been reported at the time the recall was announced. However, shattered glass from a heated outdoor appliance may create a significant risk of serious injury, particularly when consumers are standing close to the grill.
Why Can Tempered Glass Shatter?
Tempered glass is manufactured to tolerate heat and impact better than ordinary glass. Nevertheless, it may still fail if it contains a defect or experiences excessive stress.
Potential causes may include:
Manufacturing Defects
Internal imperfections, contamination, or uneven tempering may weaken the glass.
Thermal Stress
Rapid or uneven temperature changes may place excessive stress on the glass panel.
Improper Installation
Glass that is mounted too tightly or placed under pressure may become more likely to break.
Edge Damage
Small chips or defects along the edge of a glass panel may spread during heating.
Design Problems
The location or mounting system may allegedly expose the glass to unsafe levels of heat or mechanical stress.
Determining why a particular glass panel failed may require an inspection by an engineer or product safety professional.
Injuries Caused by Shattering Grill Glass
A shattered pizza oven or grill window may cause:
Deep Lacerations
Sharp glass fragments may cut through skin, muscles, tendons, or nerves.
Eye Injuries
Flying glass may cause corneal damage, vision loss, or other serious eye trauma.
Facial Injuries
Consumers standing near the grill may suffer cuts to the face, head, or neck.
Hand and Arm Injuries
People may instinctively reach toward the grill or shield themselves when the glass breaks.
Burn Injuries
A person may come into contact with heated metal, flames, or cooking surfaces while reacting to the incident.
Falls
Consumers may trip or fall while quickly moving away from shattered glass.
Some injuries may require stitches, surgery, rehabilitation, or treatment for permanent scarring.
Product Liability Claims Involving Defective Grills
Consumers injured by an allegedly defective grill may have claims under product liability law.
Design Defect
A lawsuit may allege that the glass window, mounting system, or pizza oven was designed in a way that created an unreasonable risk of shattering.
Manufacturing Defect
A particular grill may contain defective glass or another flaw introduced during production.
Failure to Warn
Consumers may allege that the manufacturer failed to provide adequate warnings about the possibility of glass breakage.
Negligence
Manufacturers, importers, or sellers may be accused of failing to reasonably design, test, inspect, or monitor the product.
Each case depends on the nature of the failure, the injuries sustained, and the evidence available.
Who May Be Held Responsible?
Depending on the circumstances, potentially responsible parties may include:
- Conair LLC
- Cuisinart
- The grill manufacturer
- The tempered glass manufacturer
- Component suppliers
- Distributors
- Retailers
A detailed investigation may be necessary to identify every company involved in designing, manufacturing, importing, distributing, or selling the grill.
Does the Recall Prove Liability?
A recall does not automatically prove that a manufacturer or seller is legally responsible for an individual injury.
However, the recall may become relevant when investigating:
- The nature of the reported defect
- Prior similar incidents
- When the manufacturer learned about the problem
- Whether adequate warnings were provided
- Whether the injured consumer’s grill was included in the recall
A legal claim may also exist if a similar grill caused injuries but was not included in the recall.
Compensation Available in a Grill Injury Claim
A consumer injured by a defective grill may be entitled to seek compensation for:
- Emergency medical treatment
- Hospital expenses
- Surgery
- Eye care
- Physical therapy
- Lost income
- Reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Permanent scarring or disfigurement
- Property damage
- Future medical care
The value of a claim depends on the severity of the injuries and their long-term effects.
What Should Owners of the Recalled Grill Do?
Consumers should immediately stop using an affected Cuisinart Propel+ grill and follow the recall instructions.
The recall directs affected consumers to:
- Confirm whether the grill is included in the recall.
- Safely remove the tempered glass window from the pizza oven.
- Upload a photograph of the removed glass.
- Upload a photograph showing the grill’s serial number.
- Follow the company’s instructions for receiving a refund.
- Mark the glass with the word “Recall” before disposing of it after receiving the refund.
Consumers may receive a $500 refund or reimbursement of the original purchase price with proof of purchase.
What to Do After a Shattered Grill Glass Injury
If you were injured when grill glass shattered:
- Seek prompt medical attention.
- Preserve the grill and all remaining components.
- Keep glass fragments when it is safe to do so.
- Do not repair, return, or dispose of the grill before obtaining legal advice.
- Photograph the grill, broken glass, scene, and injuries.
- Save receipts, order records, and packaging.
- Preserve the instruction manual and warning labels.
- Obtain witness names and contact information.
- Keep copies of medical records and bills.
- Contact an attorney experienced in product liability litigation.
The grill and broken glass may be critical evidence in determining why the product failed.
Why Preserving the Grill Matters
An engineer may need to inspect the grill, glass, and mounting system to determine whether:
- The tempered glass contained an internal defect
- The glass was improperly installed
- The frame placed excessive pressure on the window
- Heat was distributed unevenly
- The product lacked adequate protection
- The failure was consistent with other reported incidents
How the Law Offices of Jason Turchin Can Help
The Law Offices of Jason Turchin represents individuals nationwide in claims involving defective consumer products, appliances, shattered glass, burns, and other consumer product injuries.
In a grill injury case, our firm can assist by:
- Preserving the grill and broken components
- Investigating the cause of the glass failure
- Reviewing recall information and incident reports
- Identifying manufacturers, suppliers, and sellers
- Working with engineers and product safety professionals
- Documenting medical expenses and other losses
- Pursuing compensation through settlement negotiations or litigation
We handle qualifying cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning there are no attorneys’ fees or costs paid to us unless compensation is recovered.
For a free consultation, call (800) 337-7755 or chat with us today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why were the Cuisinart Propel+ grills recalled?
The tempered glass window in the pizza oven may shatter during use and create a serious laceration hazard.
Which model is included in the recall?
The recall involves model CGG-6331 of the Cuisinart Propel+ Four Burner 3-in-1 Gas Grill.
How many grills were recalled?
The manufacturer recalled approximately 12,660 units in the United States.
Were any incidents reported?
The company allegedly received 37 reports of shattered glass during use, including one reported fire.
Were injuries reported?
The manufacturer allegedly had not received any injury reports when it announced the recall. However, consumers who suffered injuries in unreported incidents may still have legal options.
Where were the grills sold?
Lowe’s, Walmart, and Cuisinart allegedly sold the grills in stores and online through Cuisinart’s website.
What should I do if I own the recalled grill?
Stop using it immediately and follow the manufacturer’s recall instructions to confirm eligibility and obtain a refund, unless you were hurt.
Can I file a claim if shattered glass injured me?
Potentially. You may have a product liability claim if a defect caused the glass to shatter and contributed to your injuries.
What evidence should I preserve?
Keep the grill, glass fragments, packaging, receipts, photographs, witness information, and medical records.
Do you represent clients nationwide?
Yes. The Law Offices of Jason Turchin can represent injured consumers throughout the United States.
