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Masterbuilt Manufacturing Inc. Recalls Electric Smokers for Fire Hazard

Reported: May 31, 2006 Initiated: May 31, 2006 #06173

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these smokers immediately, and contact the firm to receive a free repair kit.

Details

Units Affected
About 10,700
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Masterbuilt-Manufacturing-Inc-Recalls-Electric-Smokers-for-Fire-Hazard

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by Masterbuilt Manufacturing Inc., of Columbus Ga.. Units affected: About 10,700.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
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.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should stop using these smokers immediately, and contact the firm to receive a free repair kit.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 31, 2006. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 06173.

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