Char-Broil recall: Charbroil Bistro Pro Electric Grills
Char-Broil is recalling Charbroil Bistro Pro Electric Grills because of an electric shock hazard – about 10,605 (In addition, 342 were sold in Canada). The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission published the recall on September 17, 2026.
Lower risk A voluntary recall announced jointly by the company and the Consumer Product Safety Commission; the remedy (refund, repair or replacement) is free.
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| Product | Charbroil Bistro Pro Electric Grills |
| Brand | Char-Broil |
| Type | Consumer products |
| Recall date | September 17, 2026 |
| Published by CPSC | September 17, 2026 |
| Quantity | About 10,605 (In addition, 342 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall ID | 26773 |
Recalled products
- Charbroil Bistro Pro Electric Grills
- Units
- About 10,605 (In addition, 342 were sold in Canada)
- Product type
- Electric Grills
Identifiers and details
- CPSC recall number
- 26773
- How to identify it (CPSC)
- 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. Model Description Model No. Bistro Pro™ Electric Grill & Griddle + Charcoal Mode Black 25302145 Bistro Pro™ Electric Grill & Griddle + Charcoal Mode Red 25302146 Bistro Pro™ Electric Grill + Charcoal Mode Blackout 25302147 Bistro Pro™ Electric Grill + Charcoal Mode Black 25302148 Bistro Pro™ Tabletop Electric Grill Black 25302149 Bistro Pro™ Tabletop Electric Grill Red 25302150 Bistro Pro™ Electric Grill & Griddle + Charcoal Mode Black with Cover 25302151 Bistro Pro™ Electric Grill & Griddle + Charcoal Mode Red with cover 25302159 Bistro Pro™ Electric Grill & Griddle + Charcoal Mode Emerald with cover 25302163
- Manufactured in
- China
- Importer
- Char-Broil LLC, of Columbus, Georgia
- Consumer contact
- Char-Broil toll-free at 866-671-7988 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. MT Monday through Saturday, email at [email protected] online at www.charbroil.com/recalls or www.charbroil.com and click on "Product Recalls" under "Parts & Support" for more information.
Why it was recalled
The problem: an electric shock hazard.
The hazard, as the CPSC describes it: “The grounding wire for the grill's heating element can disconnect and lose fault protection, posing an electric shock hazard.”
Incidents and injuries
CPSC: “None reported”
Where it was sold
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.
What to do
CPSC and the company: “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.”
Stop using the product and contact the company for the remedy listed. Recalled products should not be resold or donated.
Official notice: CPSC recall 26773.
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About this recall
Is Char-Broil Charbroil Bistro Pro Electric Grills recalled?
Yes. Char-Broil recalled it on September 17, 2026; CPSC published it September 17, 2026. Only the lots, dates or models listed on this page are included.
Why was it recalled?
Because of an electric shock hazard. The reason given: The grounding wire for the grill's heating element can disconnect and lose fault protection, posing an electric shock hazard.
What should I do if I have it?
CPSC says: 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.
Where was it sold?
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.
More recalls
Source: recall records published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA Enforcement Reports), the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected twice a day. Product names, lot codes, dates and model numbers are shown exactly as the agency lists them; the agency's notice is the authority. 77.today is not affiliated with any of these agencies.