Cabela's Recalls Electronic Jerky Blaster Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2014-05-14). Hazards: fire, burn. About 600 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14176 |
| Published | 2014-05-14 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-09 |
| Product category | Cooking Torches |
| Products | Electronic Jerky Blaster |
| Firm named in the title | Cabela's |
| Firms | Blue Sky Innovation Group, North Ridgeville, Ohio (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 600 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Cabela's nationwide from August 2013 through March 2014 for about $150. |
Description
This recall involves Cabela's Electronic Jerky Blaster, which resembles a caulking gun. The product has a black handle, a gold-toned 15" tube that holds the meat with "Cabela's Power Jerky" written on it and interchangeable tip at the end. The hand-held, battery powered appliance is used for making jerky sticks or strips. It was sold as a set with interchangeable tips and cleaning brushes. The recalled item number IK-540848 can be found underneath the barcode on the cardboard packaging that comes with the product and on the front of the instruction manual.
Hazard
The battery charger adapter can overcharge causing the Electronic Jerky Blaster's battery and battery charger adapter to overheat.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled Electronic Jerky Blaster and contact Cabela's for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
There has been one report of the battery and the battery charger overheating. There are no reports of injury.
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