Blue Ember gas and propane grills
11 reports to CPSC, the latest made Sep 3, 2019. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 11reports to CPSC
- Sep 3, 2019the latest report was made
- Jul 6, 2011the earliest
- 0with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Blue Ember
- Makers
- FIESTA GRILLS, FIESTA GAS GRILLS and Onward Manufacturing Company LimitedMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- Gas and propane grillsGrills and stoves for outdoor useCPSC’s product type: Gas or Lp Grills or Stoves (For Outdoor Use) (code 3248), in Yard & Garden: Grills & Accessories
Other ways the reports write the brand (3)
“Blue Ember Grille”, “Blue Ember Grills” and “Blue Ember IQue”
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| September 2019 | 1 |
| July 2018 | 1 |
| February 2018 | 1 |
| July 2017 | 1 |
| July 2012 | 1 |
| May 2012 | 2 |
| September 2011 | 1 |
| August 2011 | 1 |
| July 2011 | 2 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- Hospital admission 1 CPSC: Injury, Hospital Admission
- Seen by a doctor or nurse 1 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
- First aid 3 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
- Hurt, no treatment 1 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
- Hurt, care not known 1 CPSC: Injury, Level of care not known
- No one hurt 4 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
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First aid Made Sep 3, 2019, sent to the company Sep 11, 2019, published by CPSC Sep 25, 2019
The product, in the report: blue ember fiesta barbeque
The barbeque jhas a plastic table that the side burn is in and it caught fire and burned a hole burned the side of the house and my arm. this is really dangerous. this is a fiesta Blue ember.
- Model
- fiesta
- Serial number
- 07080099
- Bought from
- LOWES
- Bought
- Apr 4, 2014, about then
- Where
- SHINGLE SPGS, California: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 54, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand blue ember, made or sold by FIESTA GRILLS
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
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Hospital admission Made Jul 26, 2018, sent to the company Aug 3, 2018, published by CPSC Aug 17, 2018
The product, in the report: Blue Ember Gas Grill
While using our propane grill, my husband noticed that it was not burning correctly and reached down by the tank to see if there was an airlock in the line. At that time, the tank began leaking propane which ignited, burning my husbands face, chest, arms and legs with a flash burn. The entire tank burned out, leaving our grill completely incinerated. My husband suffered 1st and 2nd degree burns, which required emergency and inpatient treatment at our regional burn center.
This grill has repeatedly had problems with this issue and my husband has had to clear the lines manually multiple times. We were unaware of the recall for this product until now.
- Model
- FG50069
- UPC
- ?
- Serial number
- Can’t read it anymore - unit is too burned
- Bought from
- Home Depot
- Bought
- Jul 1, 2008, about then
- Where
- Bremerton, Washington: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 47, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Spouse
- As this report names them
- Brand Blue Ember, made or sold by FIESTA GRILLS
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Hospital Admission
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Hurt, care not known Made Feb 14, 2018, sent to the company May 25, 2018, published by CPSC Mar 12, 2018
The product, in the report: In looking for a grille cover saw recall notice that very dangerous causing facial burns. Had no idea about this situation. Need to know next step to get replacement parts or toss grille
Gas tank too close to flames caused facial burns. Replacement parts not available as company out of business Would like replacement calls due with recall but paying for them not an option. Called Grille Parts Onward Grilles, [REDACTED] told toss grille out. Grille seldom used but have returned the new cover. Grille can’t be used until repaired.
- Model
- FG50069
- Bought from
- Home Depot, Massachusetts
- Bought
- Jan 1, 2008, about then
- Where
- West Yarmouth, Massachusetts: Unspecified
- Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Blue Ember Grille, made or sold by FIESTA GRILLS
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Level of care not known
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Seen by a doctor or nurse Made Jul 21, 2017, sent to the company Aug 18, 2017, published by CPSC Sep 1, 2017
The product, in the report: Blue Ember Propane grill, model number FG50069
My husband had cooked on our Blue Ember barbecue, model number FG50069. He finished cooking, turned the burners and the propane tank off, and went inside to eat dinner with our two sons. Approximately 15-20 minutes after turning the grill off, he heard a strange noise outside on our patio. Upon inspection, he found the grill and propane tank on fire from an apparent explosion. A second explosion followed while he was trying to put the fire out, which resulted in a fire that has likely caused the complete loss of our home and most of our belongings. He received small burns to his ear as well, and miscellaneous abrasions and bruises resulting from trying to fight the fire with a garden hose while awaiting the arrival of the fire department. There is a recall for this grill, for which we never received notification. Several other incidents involving injuries and loss of property are noted in the comments of various articles regarding this recall.
- Model
- FG50069-U401
- Serial number
- 07038770
- Bought from
- Lowe’s
- Bought
- Apr 1, 2008, about then
- Where
- Weed, California: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 42, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Spouse
- As this report names them
- Brand Blue Ember, made or sold by FIESTA GRILLS
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
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First aid Made Jul 30, 2012, sent to the company Aug 14, 2012, published by CPSC Aug 28, 2012
The product, in the report: Blue Ember liquid propane outdoor grill. The cabinet style grill has two doors and is silver-colored and gray. “Blue Ember” is printed on the grill’s hood.
The hose to the propane tank caught fire. While turning off the propane I received a second degree burn on my right index finger.
- Model
- FG50069-U401
- Serial number
- 07009761
- Bought from
- The Home Depot, Hawaii
- Bought
- Mar 5, 2007, about then
- Where
- Moses Lake, Washington: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 34, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Blue Ember, made or sold by FIESTA GRILLS
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
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First aid Made May 28, 2012, sent to the company Jun 19, 2012, published by CPSC Jul 3, 2012
The product, in the report: 45,000 BTU natural gas grill with side burner and rear rotisserie burner.
Fiesta Blue Ember Natural Gas Grill model FG50069-U701 Serial# 08K053633 caught fire. Was not advised of original recall. Found the recall when looking for parts.
- Model
- FG50069-U701
- Serial number
- 08K053633
- Bought from
- Home Depot
- Bought
- Aug 15, 2008
- Where
- Tampa, Florida: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 62, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Blue Ember Grills, made or sold by FIESTA GRILLS
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
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No one hurt Made May 6, 2012, sent to the company Aug 13, 2012, published by CPSC Aug 27, 2012
The product, in the report: Fiesta Blue Ember LP grill model FG50056-U401 Ser# 07058422
I purchased a Blue Ember grill the summer of 2007. In 2010 I noticed the grease tray was rusting. I then began to look for a replacement. I checked Fiesta Grill web pages and Blue Ember pages. Neither had parts. Fall of 2011 the tray fell into the bottom. No one was hurt and the grill has been in storage since. I am upset that neither site had the recall Information. I just today did a new Google search and discovered the recall.
Model FG50069-U401 serial #07058422
- Model
- Fg50069-U401
- Serial number
- 07058422
- Bought from
- Home Depot, California
- Bought
- Jul 7, 2007, about then
- Where
- Pomona, California: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Blue Ember, made or sold by FIESTA GRILLS
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Sep 21, 2011, sent to the company Dec 4, 2012, published by CPSC Oct 26, 2011
The product, in the report: Gas grill Three primer burners and 1 rotisserrie burner
While using the grill for approximately 30 minutes on a medium setting on all three settings he stepped away to retrieve something and when he returned the entire back of the grill was on fire.
He powered all three burners located on the front of the grill in the off position and looked underneath and noticed that the hose from the burner to the propane tank was on fire and the hose was three inches away from catching the propane tank on fire. He used a nearby garden hose to put the fire out.
The grill is located on a back deck there were no injuries or damages done.
The grill was purchased from the retailer preassembled and he isn’t sure if the hazard occurred because the hose was assembled incorrectly or there was a defect with the grill.
He made one attempt to contact the firm on 9/21/2011 but they were already closed so he will follow up with them again on 9/22/2011.
He noticed there was a recall involving his model number (see Release #09-283) where the hazard was the hose of the gas tank can get too close to the firebox and be exposed to heat, posing a fire hazard to consumers but his serial number was not included.
The consumer stated that he will contact the firm in regards to how the grill was assembled to determine if there is any assistance that they would be willing to offer.
- Model
- FG50069-U409
- Serial number
- 0AK057276
- Bought from
- Home Depot, Oregon
- Bought
- Jul 15, 2010
- Where
- Florence, Oregon: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Blue Ember, made or sold by FIESTA GRILLS
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Hurt, no treatment Made Aug 2, 2011, published by CPSC Aug 24, 2011
The product, in the report: Blue Ember propane grill model FGQ65079-U403 Serial # 08K005813 4 burner propane gill with electric ignition
In June 2010 my one year old Blue Ember grill (model FGQ65079-U403, serial # 08K005813) caught fire at the site of the propane tank during standard use. The household member using the grill at the time sustained minor burns to his legs, but was able to extinguish the fire prior to a major explosion or injury. After some research, it was made aware that recalls had taken place on a number of Blue Ember grill models, but the official recall did not include my grill. Though not included, my experience seems similar to those of consumers whose grill models had been recalled.
It has taken me one calender year to obtain assistance in correcting this issue directly from Blue Ember (Fiesta Grills). I have been told that, although my grill sustained extensive damage, the company will only replace parts, which I consider unacceptable due to continued safety concerns with the company.
- Model
- FGQ65079-U403
- Serial number
- 08K005813
- Bought from
- Loew’s
- Bought
- Apr 1, 2009
- Where
- New Castle, Delaware: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 28, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Friend /
Neighbor / Co-worker - As this report names them
- Brand Blue Ember, made or sold by Onward Manufacturing Company Limited
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
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No one hurt Made Jul 8, 2011, published by CPSC Aug 4, 2011
The product, in the report: Outdoor Gas BBQ Grill
On July 4, 2011, my 77 year old father was using his gas outdoor grill to cook supper when it caught fire. He used a nearby water hose to extinguish the fire and turn off the 20lb propane bottle in the cabinet underneath. Luckily, he was not injured.
- Model
- FGQ65079-U403
- Serial number
- 08K002214
- Bought from
- Lowes
- Bought
- Sep 2, 2008
- Where
- San Antonio, Texas: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 77, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Parent
- As this report names them
- Brand Blue EMber, made or sold by FIESTA GAS GRILLS
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jul 6, 2011, sent to the company Jun 18, 2012, published by CPSC Jul 28, 2011
The product, in the report: Blue Ember IQue Gas Grill Model FGQ65079-U402 Serial 08K007499
On 7/4/11 my gas grill regulator hose caught on fire. Blue Ember IQue Model FGQ65079-U402 Serial 08K007499
- Model
- FGQ65079-U402
- Serial number
- 08K007499
- Bought from
- Home Depot
- Bought
- Aug 2, 2008, about then
- Where
- Lakeland, Florida: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 43, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Blue Ember IQue, made or sold by FIESTA GRILLS
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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