RONA is Issuing a Voluntary Recall on Duro Propane Gas Barbecues Model 720-0584A

BOUCHERVILLE, QUÉBEC--(Marketwire - July 8, 2011) - RONA inc. (TSX:RON) (TSX:RON.PR.A) the largest Canadian distributor and retailer of hardware, renovation and gardening products, is issuing a voluntary recall on DURO propane gas barbecues model 720-0584A and serial number 20xxjb0584a-000239a in all Réno-Dépôt stores in Quebec and all RONA stores throughout Canada.

These products may be affected by a manufacturing defect that may cause injuries or damages. All other Duro branded products are completely safe.

Customers who have these products in their possession should immediately stop using them and return them to Réno-Dépôt or RONA stores or call the customer service centre at 1-866-283-2239 toll-free for further information.

RONA apologizes for any inconvenience this situation may have caused.

About RONA

RONA is the largest Canadian distributor and retailer of hardware, home renovation and gardening products. RONA operates a network of more than 950 corporate, franchise and affiliate stores of various sizes and formats. With close to 30,000 employees working under its family of banners in every region of Canada and more than 17 million square feet of retail space, the RONA store network generates over $6 billion in annual retail sales. For more information, please visit rona.ca.