22 Inch Red LE - Purchased 2 at Walmart; Returned 2

[neocacher]

Purchased 2 at Walmart by Mail Order to be delivered to local store.  Opened them both at the store.  Both had issues with the finish. Tiny bubble, black showing through, even red flakes on the inside of the bottom bowl of one of them.  Returned them both.
How do you know if you are going to get a good one or not.  Thought issue was fixed.  This may be old stock, but how do you know?  Called Weber to talk to supervisor, but no luck.  Took my name, but what are they going to do?  Want photos etc??  Too much hassle.  Maybe they will give me a free one, but I doubt it.  Oh well, just not meant to be I guess.  Maybe I will order 2 more from Walmart and probably return both of them.  Maybe if Walmart calls Weber, something will be done.  I know, I took a chance, actually 2 chances and both failed.  Probably crazy to order 2 more and see what I get.  PLUS, you never know what heat will do to the finish.   Probably best just to pass on these? Too bad!  What DO YOU THINK I SHOULD DO?

[MacEggs]

What DO YOU THINK I SHOULD DO?

Go buy a black kettle and never look back .... You will thank me later. 

[HoosierKettle]

Maybe find a store that stocks them so you can inspect before purchase.


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[neocacher]

What DO YOU THINK I SHOULD DO?

Go buy a black kettle and never look back .... You will thank me later. 

I don't really need another kettle, have 2 plus a Performer Deluxe.  Just wanted a perfect red one.  Guess its not in the cards for me.  BTW,  Supervisor from Weber was not too helpful on the phone.  Photos required, etc.  and if a panel of quality control people think it is bad enough, they may replace parts.  HAHA.  no thanks.  too risky.  Weber screwed up big on this one.  But we all know it.  Red LE = FAIL unless you get lucky.

[RRRanger99]

@neocacher, If there is a Lowe's or Home Depot near you that carries the Red LE, ask if you can inspect it before purchasing it. That's what I did before I purchased mine from my local Lowe's. Some Lowe's & HD even have the Red LE currently on sale at a $149.99. Or, you can now purchase the Red LE directly from Weber. Call them and ask for their quality assurance team to inspect it before they send it to you. You'll be paying the full $199 price though. 

[Mike in Roseville]

My local Home Depot has one setup in the store so I inspected the fit and finish last weekend. Looked good to me!

Maybe consider an older red one? Or like @MacEggs said....buy a black one.


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[LiquidOcelot]

Buy a vintage red

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[kettlebb]

Buy a vintage red

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This. All day long.


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[CatskillSmoker]

Again, don't believe the hype.

[greenweb]

What DO YOU THINK I SHOULD DO?

Go buy a black kettle and never look back .... You will thank me later. 

For sure, no quality issues like the Red LE buying black kettle. Only problem is no Black LE offered. But than, to me, even the Red LE is not a true limited edition when it can be had from Walmart, Lowes, and Homedepot and on-line. Still, $149 for a brand new LE kettle with a same MT legs, triangle, LE wheels, ash bucket, and the LE logo thermo in Red color for the same price as a new OTG with no True Red offered is a great deal in my book.

Just go to Homedepot or Lowes where you can inspect before buying. 

[hawgheaven]

Yup. If you need one that bad, go look at one locally... hands on inspection is the best.