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Firebox Issue Revisited
Archer02T
Posts: 1
I just filed a claim for my 6th firebox in 12 years of XL Egg ownership. In July 2025, when I installed my 5th, I asked the company if they had any resolution and I received a reply only that their engineers were aware of a micro-fissure issue. At that time, I noticed my fire grate sagged so, thinking that might be causing outward pressure on the ceramic, I replaced it. Six months later, both the firebox and the grate have cracked. I don't do a lot of high temperature cooks (like pizza), generally low and slow. Thankfully, BGE has always support me as a client but I cannot see how they can keep that level of customer satisfaction at this rate. Has anyone else had similar issues or I am the lucky one?
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"their engineers were aware of a micro-fissure issue"
< laughs in fracture mechanics >"I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
"The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat -
A cracked firebox is just broken in. My last one was a 14piece puzzlefukahwee maineyou can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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