Weber handle weld came loose

[LA Pork Butt]

That was going to be my suggested solution! Customer service can be worth the cost of the product!

[Hulagn1971]

***UPDATE***
Called Weber customer service yesterday and spoke with a very friendly customer service rep. She asked for the serial number and quickly filed a warranty claim. Weber will be sending me a new fire bowl, no charge! I never registered the grill and have had it almost 5 years. Excellent customer service experience!!

[Hulagn1971]

Thanks everyone. Think I'm going to go with the pan head machine screw route.

[Mark-B]

Depending on how old it is, it might still be covered under warranty. I'd call Weber.

[HouseHomey]

Hilarious

[MattTheGR8]

Never use baling twine when a zip tie will do.

[Attjack]

Son of a...

[RonB]

I don't think a galvanized screw would be big enough to cause a problem, but I would use either ss or brass just to be safe.

[ComfortablyNumb]

No, no. Duct tape. Unless you are a farmer, then it's baling twine.

[Grapefarmer]

A pan head screw or small carriage bolt works great. Drill a small hole and it is done and stronger than original. I wouldn't weld it.

[HouseHomey]

Bondo

[johnec00]

Unless you have access to a pop rivet gun and steel pop rivets (not easily available), the economical solution is a 8-32 X 1/2" or so pan head machine screw. My grill does not fit tightly enough that the screw head would interfere.

[Steve R.]

Warranty is what I was thinking. I'm always up for a DIY project, but one could maybe do even better by getting it replaced.

[ComfortablyNumb]

Road trip to Dewesq55 house. If I remember correctly he has a new welder and wants to play! ;-)

[HawkerXP]

I'd go with the pop rivet or nut and bolt. Same thing happened to my top handle. How old is your kettle? 10 year warranty on metal parts. http://weberkettleclub.com/determine-age-of-old-grill/ this will help if you don't remember.