Cuisinart 14-Inch Portable Charcoal Grill (CCG-190)
The under-$40 grill, and what that buys — A 14-inch enamelled tabletop kettle with a 196 sq in chrome-plated grate, two vents and three lid locks, 4.20 lb by Cuisinart's spec sheet. Cuisinart lists it at $39.99 with a 3-year warranty. Its Amazon rating, 4.3★ across 21,037, is shared with the 16-inch CCG-216 and other colours; about 1,935 written reviews are of this 14-inch. TechGearLab tested it and ranked it last of 13 charcoal grills.
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Specs
| Cooking area | 196 sq in (Cuisinart) |
| Weight | 4.20 lb (Cuisinart spec sheet; the Amazon detail table says 2 pounds, its own bullet 4 lbs.) |
| Area per pound | 46.7 sq in (196 ÷ 4.2) |
| Lid locks for carry | Yes — three lid locks (Cuisinart listing) |
| Vents | Dual adjustable vents |
| Warranty | 3 years (Cuisinart) |
| Owner rating | 4.3★ / 21,037 |
| Model | CCG-190 |
Pros
- About 4 lb with three lid locks: the easiest grill here to carry to a beach or a campsite
- $37.63 on Amazon from Amazon.com, and Cuisinart prints a 3-year warranty
- 196 sq in of grate, more than the Smokey Joe's 147
Cons
- TechGearLab tested it and ranked it 13th of 13 charcoal grills, with an output score of 3 out of 10
- 6 of the 10 newest written critical reviews call it flimsy or thin, or say the legs fail
- Its 21,037 ratings are a family base shared with the 16-inch; about 1,935 written reviews are of this grill
Thin steel and legs that give. The newest critical reviews call it "flimsy and cheaply made", say the "Legs fell off", that it "will fall over in a strong breeze", that it "starves the coals of oxygen", and that it is small; one owner says the lid caught fire and the paint melted on the first use.
6 of the 10 newest written critical reviews describe flimsy or thin metal or failing legs, of 994 written critical reviews on the pooled listing (2026-10-18) · critical reviews read 2026-10-18
“I really do like this little grill, but you should consider the pros, cons, and easy solutions to some issues before buying it.Con- Flimsy metal. Yes, the metal on this grill is thin, but for the price you couldn't possibly believe you'd be getting anything better.”— MB, Amazon · Verified owner
FAQ
Who is the Cuisinart 14-Inch Portable Charcoal Grill (CCG-190) for?
You need a charcoal grill for a beach day or a few camp dinners, it has to weigh about 4 lb, and you will accept thin steel and wobbly legs to spend under $40
What do owners say about the Cuisinart 14-Inch Portable Charcoal Grill (CCG-190)?
4.3★ across 21,037 owner ratings (Amazon, read 2026-10-18 · listing-wide base · global base). What owners complain about: Thin steel and legs that give. The newest critical reviews call it "flimsy and cheaply made", say the "Legs fell off", that it "will fall over in a strong breeze", that it "starves the coals of oxygen", and that it is small; one owner says the lid caught fire and the paint melted on the first use.
Who sells the Cuisinart 14-Inch Portable Charcoal Grill (CCG-190) on Amazon, and can it be returned?
Sold and shipped by Amazon, when we read the listing on 2026-10-18. Sellers and return terms can change, so check both on the listing before you buy.
What is the warranty on the Cuisinart 14-Inch Portable Charcoal Grill (CCG-190)?
3 years (Cuisinart)
Record
- — Added as the $40 option (Brad: "Keep cuisinart"): its 21,037-rating Amazon base is shared with the 16-inch; TechGearLab ranked it last of 13.
Warranty — and what changes if you buy it on Amazon
3 years (Cuisinart) · you are buying this on Amazon
Read it yourself: Cuisinart warranty document · we read it . Terms change without announcement, so treat this as a dated snapshot. How warranty works by buy path →
✓ Safety: no active recall — No CPSC recall covers this grill (checked 2026-10-19). Cuisinart's recalls, all by its owner Conair: two 2026 Cuisinart grill-brush recalls for an ingestion hazard (26601, expanded as 26717 to over 3.6 million brushes), a 2026 Propel+ gas grill (26605), and kitchen appliances. Control: Char-Broil returned its nine.
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Data last verified: 2026-10-18. Ratings are real, dated reads — never scraped or invented. Full methodology and monetization disclosure: how we test.