SaferProducts incident

Failure type

Fire / ignition

Incident narrative

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20250730-DBAD0-2147329049. Severity: No Incident, No Injury. Product: Traeger Traeger Pro 34 (Traeger Pro 34 Pellet Grill). Incident: Product: Traeger Pro 34 Wood Pellet Grill Purchase Date: June 26, 2024 Retailer: Local hardware store Summary of the Hazard: Im reporting a fire hazard involving my Traeger Pro 34 grill. On Mothers Day weekend 2025, during a long smoke of a brisket, the auger caught fire after about 12 hours of operation. The internal heat caused the grill to spike to unsafe temperatures and forced the lid to blow open. I contacted Traeger support and was guided through a short test run, which seemed fine. After cleaning and waiting weeks, I re-tested the grill on July 29, 2025, with a new bag of pellets. The grill was set to 250F but continued to rise uncontrollably, eventually burning for nearly an hour after shutting it off. I estimate it reached 700F or more, damaging the structure and posing a significant risk to nearby people and property. Despite proper maintenance, safe usage, and clear signs of a mechanical or design failure, Traeger has refused to take accountability, instead referring me back to a third-party store. Their support has not addressed the safety issue and appears to downplay the risk. This unit should be investigated for potential fire risk or design flaw in the auger or temperature regulation system. I am concerned that this could lead to severe injury or property damage for others. Injury or Damage: Grill structure warped Risk of injury from heat exposure Unsafe temperature spikes and fire behavior