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Product recall · CPSCJuly 18, 2013Serious
Masterbuilt Manufacturing Electric Smokers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
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.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled smokers and contact Masterbuilt Manufacturing for a free repair kit.
Who to 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.
The product
The upright electric smoker is a rectangular, black matte colored cabinet with a stainless steel door with a glass window. The smokers were sold with a remote control and have a control panel on the top front of the unit. The 20070312 model smoker measures about 32 inches high by 17 inches wide by 15 inches deep. The 20070512 model smoker measures about 40 inches high by 22 inches wide by 16 inches deep. Model number 20070312 or 20070512 is printed on the serial plate located on the rear panel of the smoker. The smokers have a screen printed Masterbuilt logo on the window and on the serial plate.
Details
- Units affected
- About 11,000
- Recall date
- July 18, 2013
- Brand
- Masterbuilt Manufacturing Inc. of Columbus, Ga.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Masterbuilt has received six reports of fires occurring in the smoker causing the door to blow open. No injuries were reported.
20070312
Bass Pro Shops and Cabelas stores nationwide from May 2012 through August 2012 for between $270 and $430.
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: “Masterbuilt Manufacturing Recalls Electric Smokers 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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