CPSC2024-02-15
Char-Broil Recalls Digital Electric Smokers Due to Risk of Electric Shock
Char-Broil LLC, of Columbus, Georgia
Hazard
The smokers can leak electrical current during use, posing an electric shock hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric smokers and contact Char-Broil for a free repair kit. The repair kit consists of a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter ("GFCI") plug (also known as a "pigtail"), a clamshell enclosure to secure the GFCI pigtail, and a cable clamp. Instructions for installing each of these repair kit items will also be provided.
Sold at
Lowe's, Menards, Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Target and other stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, HSN.com and Charbroil.com from April 2015 through January 2024 for between $300 and $600.
Affected count
About 211,700 (In addition, 3,440 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
Char-Broil received 79 reports of consumers who experienced a minor electric shock from touching the smokers while in use, including one report of a consumer developing a finger blister after the shock.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Digital Electric Smokers
Consumer contact
Char-Broil toll-free at 833-206-4647 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, email at recall@charbroil.com, online at www.charbroil.com and click on "Product Recalls" under "Parts & Support" or www.charbroil.com/recalls for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Char-Broil-Recalls-Digital-Electric-Smokers-Due-to-Risk-of-Electric-ShockDon't want to check this manually?
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