CPSC2021-02-17
National Presto Recalls Smokers Due to Electric Shock Hazard
National Presto Industries Inc., of Eau Claire, Wis.
Hazard
The heating element/wiring on the smoker is defective, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the Presto Indoor Electric Smokers and contact the firm to receive return instructions, or return the product to the store where it was purchased for a refund.
Sold at
Shopko, Sears, Kmart, Belk, Veterans Canteen Store and other home appliance stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Wayfair.com, Kohls.com and Walmart.com and other online sites from June 2018 through December 2020 for between $70 and $110.
Affected count
About 25,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received reports of five smokers tripping circuit breakers and outlets. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Presto Indoor Electric Smoker
Consumer contact
National Presto toll-free at 833-909-1524 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.gopresto.com/recall or www.gopresto.com and click "cRecall Alert" to complete the on-line registration form to apply for the refund and receive a shipping label.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/National-Presto-Recalls-Smokers-Due-to-Electric-Shock-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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