"As the number of people staying home increases, more people continue to
extend their home's functionality and livability to the outdoors," said Mike
Kempster Sr.

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If you use propane, only use the gas cylinders designed to store propane
and fill them at a reputable propane supplier., executive vice president of Weber-Stephen Products Co. "Companies are
improving the ergonomics of their stationary and portable gas grills with
one-button ignitions , thermometers, fuel tank gauges, extra work areas and
storage space, and other bells and whistles which are making grilling a very
easy and enjoyable way to prepare food. A family-owned business for
more than 50 years, Weber has grown to be a leading exporter of outdoor grills
worldwide.

Weber charcoal and gas grills are available at select home centers,
hardware stores, department stores , patio stores, and other retail outlets.

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com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041112/ERIELOGO)
"Every summer we see fire-related claims that could have been avoided,"
says Mark Dombrowski of Erie Insurance Group . They cited the top-five reasons as being
"retired" (16 percent), "having children at home" (12 percent ), "working from
home/self-employed" (7 percent), "unemployed" (6 percent), and "enjoy being at
home " (also 6 percent).com .

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But cookouts can quickly turn dangerous
and sometimes even deadly. You should also routinely check
fittings and connections to make sure that they are properly tightened and
clean the grill thoroughly at least once each season. If filling a new cylinder, tell
your supplier it is being filled for the first time, so air can be removed.

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Erie Insurance Offers Safe Grilling Tips

ERIE, Pa. Also, adding starter fluid after
the fire has been ignited is extremely hazardous as flames may jump out from
the grill . Consumers are responding to this.

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newscom.
The majority (57 percent) of Weber GrillWatch respondents say they are
spending more time at home as compared to three years ago. "The desire to cook outdoors -- to bring more of what
normally are inside activities out to the backyard, balcony, or patio --
harmonizes with the data and increased sales figures we 're seeing in the
outdoor products industry. In 1952,
founder George Stephen designed the Weber (R) kettle with a lid that allows
outdoor cooks to grill in all kinds of weather.
Weber has the strongest consumer outreach program in the industry with its
all-year, round-the-clock Weber Grill -Line(SM) (1-800-GRILL-OUT(R)); the semi-
annual grilling newsletter The Grill Out(R) Times for Weber owners who
register their grill; and a content-rich website with grilling tips,
techniques, and more than 200 original Weber recipes.

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, which
funded the study.

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Only proper starting fluids should be used to ignite a charcoal grill --
gasoline or kerosene should never be used.erieinsurance .S. Far behind but still
significant were "convenience/no pots and pans to clean afterward" (10
percent ), followed by "being outdoors," "it keeps the house cool," and "it's a
healthy way to cook" (all at 9 percent).

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At-Home Chefs Prefer Grilling Outdoors Over Cooking Inside by a 3-to-1 Margin

Flavor of Grilled Food Cited as #1 Reason; Convenience #2

PALATINE, Ill.

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Check for leaks by placing some liquid
soap and water directly on the gas connections.

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"Natural gas, propane and
charcoal lighter fluid are all highly flammable and can fuel explosions if
they are not handled properly. Following the manufacturer's instructions and
using common sense can greatly reduce the risk of injury and property damage., While the number of Americans
staying closer to home continues to increase for a variety of reasons, at-home
chefs say that they prefer grilling their meals outdoors over using their
indoor kitchens by a three-to-one margin, according to the 16th Annual Weber
GrillWatch (TM) Survey., is the
premier manufacturer of charcoal and gas grills and accessories. For more information on
other Weber products and to find a Weber dealer near you, visit
http://www.

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Taking a few simple precautions before you plan
that backyard barbecue can help ensure your bash doesn't go up in flames . All survey respondents were over
age 21 and own a gas, charcoal or electric barbecue grill or smoker .

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"You should follow these precautions for all outdoor cooking devices,
including propane turkey fryers and fire pits," says Dombrowski.com

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Kempster added that he wasn't surprised by Weber GrillWatch respondents
choosing convenience as their second highest reason to grill.

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, headquartered in Palatine, Ill.

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Less than one-quarter of respondents (23 percent) prefer cooking indoors. This is up from 53
percent from last year's survey.

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"Another
thing to remember is to never place grills directly on a wooden surface such
as a deck because the grill will remain hot for hours after cooking ,
presenting a fire hazard.
Respondents were balanced demographically to represent households across the
U.
Respondents said that the most important reason for their grilling
outdoors was "the flavor of the food" (54 percent)."

Weber-Stephen Products Co.

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If bubbles appear, there is a
leak and the connections should be tightened."
For more safe grilling tips and a listing of independent agents
representing The ERIE in your community, visit the company's Web site at
http: //www.
Men prefer grilling outdoors by a slight margin (79 percent to 76), and smoker
owners are most likely overall to favor the outdoors (85 percent).

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weber.

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The objective, third-party survey , conducted by Greenfield Online to
ensure accuracy, is the nation's most comprehensive study on what , where,
when, why, and how Americans cook outdoors.

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, As the weather heats up, families
everywhere are firing up the grill.
You should transport the tank in an upright position and take it out of the
car as soon as you arrive home.

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Gas grill accidents are often caused when propane tanks are hooked up
incorrectly or leaks are undetected.