CPSC2013-07-18
Masterbuilt Manufacturing Recalls Electric Smokers Due to Fire Hazard
Masterbuilt Manufacturing Inc. of Columbus, Ga.
Hazard
The wood chip tray can fail to slide securely into the smoker, causing the wood to combust and the smoker's cabinet door to blow open, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled smokers and contact Masterbuilt Manufacturing for a free repair kit.
Sold at
Bass Pro Shops and Cabelas stores nationwide from May 2012 through August 2012 for between $270 and $430.
Affected count
About 11,000
Injuries reported
Masterbuilt has received six reports of fires occurring in the smoker causing the door to blow open. No injuries were reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Electric Smokehouse Smokers
Consumer contact
Masterbuilt Manufacturing at (800) 489-1581 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.masterbuilt.com and click on Contact on the top right hand corner of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Masterbuilt-Manufacturing-Recalls-Electric-SmokersDon't want to check this manually?
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