# Masterbuilt Manufacturing Inc. Recalls Electric Smokers for Fire Hazard
> **CPSC recall** · 2006-05-31 · 06173 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 06173
- **Date:** 2006-05-31
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Electric Smokehouse Smokers

## Hazards

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.

## Manufacturer(s)

Masterbuilt Manufacturing Inc., of Columbus Ga.

## Retailer(s)

Sporting goods stores sold these smokers nationwide from July 2005 through May 2006 for between $200 and $250.

## Country of manufacture

China

## Description

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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Masterbuilt-Manufacturing-Inc-Recalls-Electric-Smokers-for-Fire-Hazard)
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