Masterbuilt Manufacturing Recalls Electric Smokers Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2013-07-18 · 13241
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
13241
Date
2013-07-18
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Electric Smokehouse Smokers
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Masterbuilt Manufacturing Inc. of Columbus, Ga.
Retailer(s)
Bass Pro Shops and Cabelas stores nationwide from May 2012 through August 2012 for between $270 and $430.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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.