The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·19067·Announced 2019-02-19

Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Outdoor Gourmet Turkey Keg Fryers

Academy Sports + Outdoors is recalling Outdoor Gourmet Turkey Keg turkey fryers because the spout can leak oil, posing a fire hazard.

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 fire hazard (risk-of-harm product) where no injuries or property damage have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Academy Sports + Outdoors is recalling approximately 3,000 Outdoor Gourmet Turkey Keg turkey fryers. The recall is due to a fire hazard caused by the fryer spout leaking oil. The product is a stainless steel, propane-powered fryer measuring 34 inches high by 17 inches wide, with item number 157826.

The fryers were sold at Academy Sports + Outdoors stores and online from October 2018 through December 2018 for about $150. The company has received two reports of the Turkey Keg leaking, but no injuries or property damage have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fryer and return it to any Academy Sports + Outdoors store for a full refund and a $50 Academy gift card. For more information, contact Academy Sports + Outdoors toll-free at 888-922-2336 from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit www.academy.com.

The recalled product

Product
Outdoor Gourmet Turkey Keg turkey fryers
Manufacturer
Shinerich Industrial, Ltd., of Shenzhen China
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchen Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
3,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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