Bought a Used Grill? Check Recalls First.

The Two-Step Rule for Secondhand Grills

Before lighting any used grill for the first time: (1) check the CPSC recall database, and (2) register in your name. This two-step process takes under five minutes and protects you from using a recalled product and from missing future safety notifications.

Secondhand grill buyers are at higher risk because they may not know the grill's history. A previous owner who received a recall notice may have applied a partial remedy - or may never have applied it at all. Your responsibility as the new owner starts from the moment you take possession.

• Check cpsc.gov/recalls before first use - takes 2 minutes
• Register in your name to receive future recall alerts
• Do not assume the previous owner applied any recall remedy
• Inspect gas connections and hoses before first use regardless of recall status

How to Check and Register a Secondhand Grill

Locate the model and serial number (inside lid, back of firebox, or cart frame). Search cpsc.gov/recalls for the brand and model. If no active recalls apply, proceed to registration.

To register, visit the brand website or Bawte. Enter your information as the new owner. If the grill was previously registered, contact the brand to request a transfer. If never registered, you are registering fresh - common for secondhand equipment.

• Model + serial number: inside lid or back of firebox
• Search cpsc.gov/recalls for brand + model
• Register on brand site or Bawte with your contact information
• Request registration transfer if previously registered by seller

Warranty on Secondhand Grills

Grill warranty transferability is brand-specific. Weber, Napoleon, and some premium brands transfer remaining warranty to new owners upon registration transfer. Many brands do not transfer warranty - but recall protection and registration are still worthwhile regardless of warranty status.

Even a grill out of warranty benefits from registration. Recall notices are issued based on the product model, not warranty status - a 10-year-old grill model can still be recalled if a safety hazard is discovered.

Register for Long-Term Safety

Quality grills last 10–20 years. Registration provides recall protection for the entire ownership period, not just the warranty window. Bawte stores your registration permanently and sends alerts whenever your specific model is affected by a recall.

• Recall protection lasts the life of the product, not just the warranty
• Bawte registration is permanent and device-agnostic
• Automatic alerts - no manual monitoring needed