Electric Smokehouse Smokers
CPSC Recall #06-173 — May 30, 2006
Product
Electric Smokehouse Smokers
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Masterbuilt Manufacturing Inc., of Columbus Ga. is voluntarily recalling about 10,700 Electric Smokehouse Smokers. Smoldering wood chips used in the wood chip box can ignite into flames when the door of the unit is opened, posing a risk of burn injuries to users and property damage to nearby combustibles.Name of Product: Electric Smokehouse SmokersUnits: About 10,700Manufacturer: Masterbuilt Manufacturing Inc., of Columbus Ga.Hazard: Smoldering wood chips used in the wood chip box can ignite into flames when the door of the unit is opened, posing a risk of burn injuries to users and property damage to nearby combustibles.Incidents/Injuries: Masterbuilt has received two reports of units that were damaged as a result of wood chip flare-ups. No injuries or property damage were reported.Description and Models: The smokers cook food slowly at lower temperatures and use wood chips to produce smoke inside the unit for flavor. Wood chips are placed inside the smoker and heated using an electric burner element to produce smoldering coals. The electric smokehouse model ESQ30B has a black powder coated outer shell with the Masterbuilt Electric Smokehouse logo on the front door. The electric smokehouse model ESQ30S has a stainless steel outer shell with the Masterbuilt Electric Smokehouse logo on the front door. The model number is located on a metal plate on the back of the unit.Sold at: Sporting goods stores sold these smokers nationwide from July 2005 through May 2006 for between $200 and $250.Manufactured In: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using these smokers immediately, and contact the firm to receive free repair kit.Consumer Contact: For more information, call Masterbuilt at (800) 489-1581 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.masterbuilt.com.
Hazard
Smoldering wood chips used in the wood chip box can ignite into flames when the door of the unit is opened, posing a risk of burn injuries to users and property damage to nearby combustibles.
Incidents / Injuries
Masterbuilt has received two reports of units that were damaged as a result of wood chip flare-ups. No injuries or property damage were reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these smokers immediately, and contact the firm to receive free repair kit.
Units Affected
About 10,700
Sold At
Sporting goods stores sold these smokers nationwide from July 2005 through May 2006 for between $200 and $250.
Manufacturer
Masterbuilt Manufacturing Inc., of Columbus Ga.
Manufactured In
China