The Charbroil Bistro Pro Electric Grills was recalled in 2026 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) over the grounding wire for the grill's heating element can disconnect and lose fault protection, posing an electric shock hazard.. If you own this product, you may be entitled to a free repair, replacement, or refund — here's exactly what to do.
What was recalled
- Charbroil Bistro Pro Electric Grills — Units: About 10,605 (In addition, 342 were sold in Canada)
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
The hazard
The CPSC flagged the following risk:
- The grounding wire for the grill's heating element can disconnect and lose fault protection, posing an electric shock hazard.
What to do if you own this product
The recall remedy:
- 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.
Consumer 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.
Official CPSC recall notice: Read the full recall on CPSC.gov.
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How do I know if my Charbroil Bistro Pro Electric Grills is part of the recall?
Check the model number and purchase date against the affected units listed above, and confirm on the official CPSC notice. If it matches, you're covered by the remedy.
Does a recall mean a free replacement?
Often yes. Recall remedies are typically a free repair, replacement, or refund — you generally don't pay, even if the product is out of warranty. Recall rights are separate from the manufacturer's warranty.
What if I already got rid of the receipt?
Many recall remedies still work with a photo of the product, the model/serial number, or a card statement. Here's how to prove a purchase without the original receipt.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CoverKeep is not affiliated with the CPSC or any manufacturer. Always confirm details on the official recall notice.