The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·06173·Announced 2006-05-31

Masterbuilt Recalls Electric Smokehouse Smokers for Fire Hazard

Masterbuilt is recalling about 10,700 electric smokers because smoldering wood chips can ignite into flames when the door is opened, posing a burn and fire risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire/burn) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for products with potential for harm but no confirmed casualties.

Plain-English summary

Masterbuilt Manufacturing Inc. is recalling approximately 10,700 Electric Smokehouse Smokers, models ESQ30B and ESQ30S, due to a fire hazard. The defect involves smoldering wood chips in the chip box that can ignite into flames when the unit's door is opened. This poses a risk of burn injuries to users and property damage to nearby combustible materials.

The recalled units were sold nationwide at sporting goods stores from July 2005 through May 2006 for between $200 and $250. The ESQ30B model features a black powder-coated outer shell, while the ESQ30S model has a stainless steel outer shell; both display the Masterbuilt Electric Smokehouse logo on the front door. The model number is located on a metal plate on the back of the unit.

Masterbuilt has received two reports of units damaged by wood chip flare-ups, but no injuries or property damage have been reported. Consumers should stop using these smokers immediately and contact Masterbuilt at (800) 489-1581 or visit www.masterbuilt.com to receive a free repair kit.

The recalled product

Product
Electric Smokehouse Smokers
Manufacturer
Masterbuilt Manufacturing Inc., of Columbus Ga.
Category
Consumer Product — Grills & Smokers
Hazard
Affected units
10,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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