Customer Reviews

Meco Model 4101 Square Utility Charcoal Grill, Red

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4 star:		(2)
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If this is the same as the one I bought almost 30 years ago,and it looks to be the same just a diffrent color,it is the best grill I ever owned.you never need water to put the coals out when they catch fire,just close the lidd.the handels on the front are great to adjust the grill.cleans easy,and I love to watch the smoke come from the top of the grill when the cooking is going good.I would not take no gas grill over this one.

I had one of these grills for 14 years and the bottom finally rusted through causing the need for replacement. Because of the features: adjustable grilling surface, vents and side tables I purchased the same model again.

I knew the assembly difficulties but was willing to accept them. When I started assembly I could tell immediately that all the steel parts are a lot thinner than the original one. The lid does not have as tight a fit to the bottom half as the original and overall quality is a lot less. Also, while I understand inflation the original only cost me about $35 while the replacement including shipping was more the twice the cost. Next time around I will definitely look at other brands with the same features.

My previous Meco, after 10-12 years of being out in the weather and never being covered, gave up the ghost with rusted through legs.
I searched in vain for anything even close to being ajustable; went to all the local stores and found the round Weber or a knockoff and plenty of gas grills. Glad to find this Meco on Amazon.
The assembly is a pain with incomplete directions, but worth the struggle.
Glad to have it back like an old friend.

When my 20 year-old Meco grill was stolen, I was a little disappointed. I remembered what a pain it was to assemble, and I wasn't looking forward to doing it again with a new one. I went to the local discount store to get a replacement and all I found was a selection of kettle grills and other non-adjustable models. On to the next store - same story. For the next several weeks, I visited every retailer in Denver and was horrified to discover that a suitable replacement grill was not to be had!

My quest ended when I found old reliable here at Amazon.

This is by far the best grill I have ever used. The grill height adjustment mechanism is essential if you want to grill a variety of foods. It is the perfect size for a family dinner or a small BBQ. It is lightweight, easy to clean, mobile, and has excellent vent controls...for small jobs, it is a superior smoker than my Weber bullet.

When it arrived, I took on the assembly task with pleasure!

The product itself is wonderful. All of the parts needed to assemble the grill were included. My only complaint is that there is a front side and a back side to the bowl itself. The assembly instructions don't point that out. It looks like the handle and legs can go on either side, but they shouldn't. We had to disassemble then reassemble some of the parts to get it right.

I've used a Meco for years. The legs on my old one rusted out but otherwise everything worked fine when I retired it. I'm glad they still make the thing.
The major advantage of this grill is controllability.
Between the three adjustable vents and grill height, all accessable from the outside, you can get the fire just right.
The top seals well, so that when you close the vents, the coals are quickly extinguished and can be saved for another grilling.

I've had a couple of these over the past 20 years.

They work great. Unlike the Weber;s and most others, they've got a simple and effective adjustment mechanism. For some reason, people don't realize that different meats require different heat levels. I saw an article in Cook's Illustrated, which is a good magazine, showing piling up the coals to get them close enough to grill steak. With one of these babies, you just move a lever. Also, it there's a flair up you just close the cover for a minute. A simple, well-designed, reasonably priced product.

The bad: They don't last forever, but I've never put a cover on ours, so that might explain it. Also, you can't find them locally in New Orleans anymore. Walmart, K Mart, Sears, etc., sell cheap Chinese knockoffs, that aren't adjustable, or at least easily adjustable, and are pretty shoddy in construction. Some even have painted grills! I bet it's healthy eating food that's been sitting on Chinese paint that's been heated to 400 degrees.

I'm ordering a replacement now and I guess I'll break down and get a cover in case the Chinese drive another American company out of business and I can't find another one.

i buy one of these grills every 4-5 years. i really like the style and convenience of it. however this year meco has cut the quality. it rattles and the nuts and bolts fall off often having to be replaced. if you tighten them too much, they inhibit the operation of the lid...shame on you meco...i'd rather pay a little more for the older quality...good thing i still kept my old grill, which i use more than the new one

Great grill. Adjustable grate level makes for even cooking. Works great as a smoker too!

Lighter weight than earlier models, but still one of the best designs for a grill ever.