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CPSCRecalled May 31, 2006 · #06173

Masterbuilt Manufacturing Inc. Recalls Electric Smokers for Fire Hazard

Hazard

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.

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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.

Product details

Product
Electric Smokehouse Smokers
Type
Grills, Smokers & Accessories
Manufacturer
Masterbuilt Manufacturing Inc., of Columbus Ga.
Model numbers
ESQ30B, ESQ30S
UPCs
Sold at
Sporting goods stores sold these smokers nationwide from July 2005 through May 2006 for between $200 and $250.
Made in
China

What you should do

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

View the official CPSC notice