Griddles & Portable Grills: warranties compared
8 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.
8 of 8 brands cover griddles & portable grills in full for one year or less. The longest full coverage is 1 year, from BioLite, Blackstone and Jetboil. 4 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends.
Every brand, side by side
- 1Coleman23/100Full: NonePartial: to 5 yearsPartial covers: Guide Series Dual Fuel stove; Grill or stoveVaries by model line
- 2Traeger23/100Full: NonePartial: to 5 yearsPartial covers: Whole griddle (Flatrock); Whole griddle (IronTop)
- 3BioLite21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 4Blackstone21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 5Jetboil21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 6Camp Chef18/100Full: NonePartial: to 3 yearsPartial covers: Sidekick body, burner and griddle; Sidekick regulator and valve; All parts
- 7Cuisinart18/100Full: NonePartial: to 3 yearsPartial covers: Whole product
- 8Weber10/100Full: NoneNo partial coverage
From each maker's published warranty. “Unverified” means we couldn't confirm the terms on the maker's own site. How we rate warranties
What these warranties often leave out
- Normal wear and tear5 of 8 brands
- Accidental breaks and misuse2 of 8 brands
- Scratches, dents and looks2 of 8 brands
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for griddles & portable grills.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- Sam's ClubMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- BJ's Wholesale ClubMost items365 days
- Camping WorldMost items90 days
- Lowe'sMost items90 days
- TargetMost items90 days
Show all 22 stores
- The Home DepotMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
- Big 5 Sporting GoodsWestern US storesMost items90 days
- Blain's Farm & FleetUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
- ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
- Academy Sports + OutdoorsMost items60 days
- Bass Pro ShopsMost items60 days
- Cabela'sMost items60 days
- Northern Tool + EquipmentMost items60 days from delivery
- Ace HardwareOutdoor power equipment and grills/smokers30 days
- Sportsman's WarehouseMost items30 days
- Tractor SupplyMost items30 days
- WayfairMost items30 days from delivery
- Barbeques GaloreCalifornia and Texas storesMost items30 days
- Murdoch's Ranch & Home SupplyMountain West storesMost items30 days
- Fortunoff Backyard StoreNortheast storesUsed grills and fire itemsNo returns
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for griddles & portable grills where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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Questions shoppers ask
Which brand of griddles & portable grills has the best warranty?
On paper, Coleman scores highest, with no full coverage but some parts covered to 5 years. BioLite covers everything longest, at 1 year.
Is a long warranty on griddles & portable grills really that long?
Often not for the whole product. Many longer warranties cover only certain parts after the first year or two, and you usually pay for the labor. The bars above show full and partial coverage separately.
Do I need to register to get the warranty?
None of the 8 brands require registration for their basic coverage. Registering can still get you recall notices. Keep your receipt either way.
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