a reviewer wrote- "Buyers should be aware that this grill is not imported or distributed by the Iwatani Corporation of America"--is this true for all Iwatani products?
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I don't know who is distributing this grill, but i can tell you that the one i bought is completely legit and works fine. BTW - Great product.
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I can check, but I'd bet my next paycheck that it's China. There are about 20 different brandings of this same stove. All work the same. My guess is that one factory makes these for whoever wants to place an order and put their brand on them. Nothing wrong with that, but this isn't the same as Camp Chef's various propane stoves. When I called them to ask about butane and altitude, they didn't know much about this particular product. Again, nothing terribly wrong about this. If it were made in USA, it wouldn't be any better, but would cost $110 ... and nobody would buy it.
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Who knows? As I said I tied to clarify thing with them but they are not willing to provide accurate information in writing or otherwise..They say "it is a private proprietor" information and they can not disclose where the materials come from or what is in their coating. Well, they verbally state that it can be from Germany but there is no written/official confirmation that this information is indeed accurate. They also stated that the way they make things cvhanges all the time. So, as I said they are totally incompetent as a company. I wouldn't trust anything unless it came in writing or they had that information posted on their website..All we can say at this point is that this item is assembled in USA....nothing more beyond that..I have a suspicion that it is from Chinese materials otherwise why wouldn't they be willing to reply to my written request confirming that? I returned it as I don't want to be fooled. If It's not on a paper, there is no proof what it is exactly and where it came from...Let me know if you come across things not made in China :) I found pots and pans, silverware and more things but it's tough...Hope this helps...
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No because sometimes shops in china aquire their stock through japan to fill orders plus kotobukiya keeps an eye on fakes of their figures I wouldn't mind ordering through china as long as the shop has a high rating on amazon, it should be fine.
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No it is not. It is a Chinese knockoff of a Pilot Rock grill. There are several differences including: The 2 piece post on this model is just 2 pieces of tubing with a bolt and nut welded on each end The corners are sharp and not rounded The detents holding the grate up are more shallow allowing the grate to be knocked down The front ash flange is a crude bent up piece of sheet metal The Pilot Rock model is available on Amazon through The Sportsmans Guide & Northern Tool
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Yes. Sticker on side of cooker that displays serial number, etc also says "Made in Japan".
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Thank you for your e-mail. Can you provide a link to the Amazon advertisement where you see the 'metal grill' comment? The remake of this item does not have a metal grill. The manufacturer Diamond Select Toys was prohibited from including a metal grill on the remake (for some reason that they cannot or are unwilling to share). We have provided Amazon with an updated product description for all EE Exclusive items containing the Communicator, so they should not have that description at all, unless it is for a third party retailer selling inventory based on the original production run. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Please feel free to contact us at any time with any issues as they arise. Thank you for your interest in Entertainment Earth. Sincerely, Edward Haller Client Services Department Manager 1-800-370-2320 1-818-255-0090 Ext. 114 1-818-255-0091 (Fax) We're here to help! So, don't hesitate to contact us. For faster assistance, please include your full name, client number, and/or order number in your correspondence. Entertainment Earth, Inc. 61 Moreland Rd Simi Valley, CA 93065 USA CONFIDENTIAL: This correspondence and any attachments are confidential and privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, notify sender immediately. Unauthorized use, copying, disclosure, dissemination, or distribution is strictly prohibited.
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If it does not say...it's China. Otherwise, it would be marked so as to justify the asking price. Unfortunately, China has not reached the high manufacturing standards that Japan has achieved. I have a Cuisinart stock pot where "France" is stamped on both handles to let you know where pot was made...and price is higher of course.
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It was a limited production run. My understanding it was just for one year and they made 10k grills. It's nice that you don't see it everywhere. I have the grill and am very please with the proformance.
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First, did you notice that ever since you posted this the FAKE reviewers started posting reviews of various stars because you pointed out a flaw in their obvious plan to flood this market with fake reviews?! Also, there is no mention of where the pan comes from but it seems like China with all the fake Asian reviewers on here. Why doesn't Amazon look into this and get rid of their products? I wouldn't trust their products or their company for anything!
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That's an item that seems unique to this particular grill. If you still have the instructions, and warranty, with information that likely leads to the company that manufactures this item and has the license the sell it under the WP brand. They'd likely be you best place to contact. If you don't have it, try finding somwhere bricks and mortar that sells his stuff, look over the box for info, or search on Google. Search for any place involved with any of his enterprises, and email, call. All it takes at times is one decent person who'll track one down for you. Not a great answer, but the best I can manage. Just keep trying.
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Weber grills, as far as I can tell, are (mostly) made in the us...Some, the cheaper line, are built in Taiwan and china..
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Also, Dennis, Amazon is usually good at responding to questions like this, and I bet Weber is as well. (Not my husband is looking at buying the spit, thanks to you.)
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The item wasn't labeled with country of origin, but I suspect it is Chinese. It's practically a carbon copy of the Weber Bulldog handle-----very high quality. If you want to make sure of USAmanufacture, just buy the Weber handle. It's only a few bucks more.
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I gave it to my son for a gift and don't know where it was made. He says the grill is first rate.
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Sorry but I know the company is owned by a Japanese Co, but a number of the knives (maybe most) are still made in the USA.
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I ordered my char-griller a few years ago and it came missing some screws. Amazon immediately express shipped a replacement before even receiving my first one back. They unit is the best grill I have ever found in over 30 years of owning various grills from Habachi, Mecco, Webber and others. It grill hotter than regular NON-Cast Iron grills so it took a little practice adjusting the time of cooking for steaks, burgers, etc. It cooks a little faster so if you like your steak Med-Rare pay attention and after a few times you will fall in love with it. It is INDESTRUCTIBLE. Amazon customer service is also phenomenal. One of the best Internet companies in the world! Go Amazon Go! I ordered my char-griller a few years ago and it came missing some screws. Amazon immediately express shipped a replacement before even receiving my first one back. They unit is the best grill I have ever found in over 30 years of owning various grills from Habachi, Mecco, Webber and others. It grill hotter than regular NON-Cast Iron grills so it took a little practice adjusting the time of cooking for steaks, burgers, etc. It cooks a little faster so if you like your steak Med-Rare pay attention and after a few times you will fall in love with it. It is INDESTRUCTIBLE. Amazon customer... » Read More I ordered my char-griller a few years ago and it came missing some screws. Amazon immediately express shipped a replacement before even receiving my first one back. They unit is the best grill I have ever found in over 30 years of owning various grills from Habachi, Mecco, Webber and others. It grill hotter than regular NON-Cast Iron grills so it took a little practice adjusting the time of cooking for steaks, burgers, etc. It cooks a little faster so if you like your steak Med-Rare pay attention and after a few times you will fall in love with it. It is INDESTRUCTIBLE. Amazon customer service is also phenomenal. One of the best Internet companies in the world! Go Amazon Go! « Show Less