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Masterbuilt Manufacturing Recalls Electric Smokers Due to Fire Hazard

Reported: July 18, 2013 Initiated: July 18, 2013 #13241

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled smokers and contact Masterbuilt Manufacturing for a free repair kit.

Details

Units Affected
About 11,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Masterbuilt-Manufacturing-Recalls-Electric-Smokers

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by Masterbuilt Manufacturing Inc. of Columbus, Ga.. Units affected: About 11,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
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.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled smokers and contact Masterbuilt Manufacturing for a free repair kit.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 18, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 13241.

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