The council is writing to retailers across the borough asking them to consider voluntarily removing disposable barbecues from sale while fire risk remains elevated.
The council recognises businesses must make their own decisions, particularly during a challenging economic climate, but is asking retailers to support a temporary, precautionary approach while conditions remain unusually dry.
Where products continue to be sold, businesses are being encouraged to provide clear fire safety advice to customers.
A number of large retailers and supermarkets have voluntarily stopped selling the devices under a framework, external agreed in 2023 between fire chiefs and the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
The request comes following recent high profile regional and national wildfires.
Disposable barbecues can pose a significant fire risk in parks, woodlands and other green spaces, even when users believe they have been extinguished safely.
With dry conditions increasing the likelihood of fires spreading quickly, the council is working with partners and local businesses to help protect communities, wildlife and the borough's natural environment.
Cllr Dan Oliver, Cabinet Member for Communities, Culture and Public Protection, said:
We're asking businesses and residents to help us reduce the risks associated with disposable barbecues during this period of hot and dry weather.
We recognise local businesses are operating in challenging circumstances and will make their own decisions. However, with fire risk currently heightened, we're asking retailers to consider temporarily removing disposable barbecues from sale as a precautionary measure while conditions remain particularly dry.
By working together and making informed choices, we can help keep Stockport's parks, green spaces and wildlife safe while ensuring residents have the information they need to enjoy the summer responsibly.
The council is continuing to work with Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and local partners to raise awareness of fire risks and encourage safe behaviour during this period of hot weather.