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Product recall · CPSCMay 14, 2014Serious
Cabela's Electronic Jerky Blaster
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The battery charger adapter can overcharge causing the Electronic Jerky Blaster's battery and battery charger adapter to overheat.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled Electronic Jerky Blaster and contact Cabela's for a full refund.
Who to contact: Cabela's at (800) 237-4444, anytime or online at www.Cabelas.com and click on "Consumer Product Safety" at the bottom of the page, for more information.
The product
This recall involves Cabela's Electronic Jerky Blaster, which resembles a caulking gun. The product has a black handle, a gold-toned 15" tube that holds the meat with "Cabela's Power Jerky" written on it and interchangeable tip at the end. The hand-held, battery powered appliance is used for making jerky sticks or strips. It was sold as a set with interchangeable tips and cleaning brushes. The recalled item number IK-540848 can be found underneath the barcode on the cardboard packaging that comes with the product and on the front of the instruction manual.
Details
- Units affected
- About 600
- Recall date
- May 14, 2014
- Brand
- Blue Sky Innovation Group, North Ridgeville, Ohio
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- There has been one report of the battery and the battery charger overheating. There are no reports of injury.
IK-540848
Cabela's nationwide from August 2013 through March 2014 for about $150.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Cabela's Recalls Electronic Jerky Blaster Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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