Only way a gas grill can "explode" is if it is used incorrectly.

Propane, by itself, doesn't even burn. Instead it must first be mixed with oxygen, at which point in forms a flamable (or, in certain specific cases, explosive) mixture.

So, if there is actually a case of a grill exploding it's because there was a leak somewhere---probably where the tank connects to the gas line. And that means that the person using the grill didn't check the connection before using it.

Hardly the fault of either the grill or the propane bottle.

The question arises, too, as to frequency of such accidents. Add up all the propane grills used in America. Then add in all the homes that use propane to cook with. Now figure the percentage of accidents.

Anyone who is afraid of a gas grill really needs to evaluate why they ever get in a car (much greater chance of a fatal or maiming accident), or take a shower (care to figure the ratio of bathroom accidents and compare it to gas grills exploding?), etc.

My fear is of PROPANE - PERIOD.

A friend of mine did have a grill explode many years ago (that's what he gets for getting drunk!). He's fine - the grill wasn't.

But I've lost several dear friends (firemen) in a warehouse fire that stored propane tanks. And many years ago shortly after one of my best friends married, her home was heated by propane and they lost everything in an explosion. See it and hear it - it will change your mind.

It's the PROPANE I want no part of.

I know that gas grills - like anything else - are safe when used properly - you don't have to be a rocket-scientist to know that -

but I do not like propane or anything that uses it.

Period.

After cooking with gas, I'll never go back to electric. It's all about being smart. On the deck I make sure the propane is always off before I walk away.

Mamam,

My Sister Had A Propane Water Heater That Was Malfunctioning, And I Had To Light It For Her One Evening, And Darned Thing Blew Flames Everywhere, My Eyelashes And Hair On My Arms Even Blew (burnt) Right Off!!! I Was Scarred To Death Of It After That.

But It's Sort Of A Respect Thing----respect That It Can Go Horribly Wrong If Not Operating Right Or If Leaks Are Present, And Avoid Appliances That Have Problems Until A Certified Repairman Has Made The Needed Repairs. Do Not Use Them...period.

We Cook On Gas Grill And We Love It!

It's Really Important To Use Carefully And Type Pressurized Gas!

Cccathy

Personally, I have lost more friends to car accidents than propane explosions.