Char-Broil Bistro Pro Electric Grill Recall: Check Your Model and Date Code
Char-Broil and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall on September 17, 2026, for certain Bistro Pro electric grills. The grounding wire connected to the heating element can disconnect and remove fault protection, creating an electric-shock hazard.
If you own a Bistro Pro electric grill, do not assume every model is included. Stop using it while you check the label, then compare both the model number and the manufacturing date code with the information below.
Quick answer
The U.S. recall covers specific Char-Broil Bistro Pro electric grills with the model numbers listed below and date codes 2510, 2511, or 2512. If both match, stop using the grill and request Char-Broil’s free repair kit. The CPSC says about 10,605 units were recalled in the United States, with no incidents or injuries reported at the time of the notice.
Stop using it, then check the label
Safety first: Let the grill cool and keep it unplugged before you look for its product label. This is a check only: do not open the grill or attempt a wiring repair yourself.
| If you have… | Find the label here | Then check… |
|---|---|---|
| A full-size Bistro Pro grill | On the bottom shelf | The model number and four-digit manufacturing date code |
| A tabletop Bistro Pro grill | On the side bar | The model number and four-digit manufacturing date code |
According to Char-Broil, the four digits use a YYMM pattern: the first two identify the year and the last two identify the month. For this notice, only 2510 (October 2025), 2511 (November 2025), and 2512 (December 2025) are included.
Is your Bistro Pro electric grill included?
It is included only when both of these are true:
- The model number is on the US recall list below.
- The manufacturing date code is 2510, 2511, or 2512.
| Check result | What it means | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Listed model + 2510/2511/2512 | Included in the current US recall | Stop using it and use Char-Broil’s recall process for the free repair kit. |
| Listed model + another date code | Not included based on the current recall notice | Do not treat it as recalled under this notice; use Char-Broil support if the grill has a separate problem. |
| Different model number | Not included based on the current recall notice | Do not use this recall as a diagnosis for another product. Check the product manual or manufacturer support for the actual issue. |
Model numbers covered by the U.S. recall
- 25302145 — Grill & Griddle + Charcoal Mode, black
- 25302146 — Grill & Griddle + Charcoal Mode, red
- 25302147 — Grill + Charcoal Mode, blackout
- 25302148 — Grill + Charcoal Mode, black
- 25302149 — Tabletop, black
- 25302150 — Tabletop, red
- 25302151 — Grill & Griddle + Charcoal, black with cover
- 25302159 — Grill & Griddle + Charcoal, red with cover
- 25302163 — Grill & Griddle + Charcoal, emerald with cover
Use Char-Broil’s repair-kit process
- Stop using the grill. The concern is loss of the grounding protection associated with the heating element.
- Use Char-Broil’s official recall page to begin the remedy process, or call Char-Broil at 866-671-7988.
- Follow the manufacturer’s kit instructions. Do not substitute a home electrical repair for the recall remedy.
Char-Broil says consumers who complete the repair process and submit the requested completion photo may receive a $25 digital gift card for participating retailers. Check the current manufacturer page for the applicable terms before relying on that offer.
