The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·24116·Announced 2024-02-15

Char-Broil Digital Electric Smokers Recalled for Electric Shock Risk

Char-Broil is recalling about 211,700 digital electric smokers that can leak electrical current during use, posing an electric shock hazard. The company has received 79 reports of consumers experiencing minor electric shocks, including one report of a finger blister.

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 (electric shock) where injury has been reported. Although the injuries (79 reports of minor shocks, one blister) are not severe or requiring hospitalization, actual injuries have occurred, elevating this above a purely theoretical hazard. This fits the High category for risk-of-harm products where injury has been reported.

Plain-English summary

Char-Broil LLC, of Columbus, Georgia, is recalling about 211,700 digital electric smokers sold from April 2015 through January 2024. The recalled models include Digital Electric Smoker, Digital Electric Smoker w/Window, Digital Electric Smoker Black w/Window, Digital Electric Smoker Medallion, Digital Electric Smoker Connected, and Digital Electric Smoker XL. These outdoor cooking units were sold in black and stainless-steel finishes at retailers including Lowe's, Menards, Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Target, and online through Amazon.com, HSN.com, and Charbroil.com for between $300 and $600.

The smokers can leak electrical current during use, creating an electric shock hazard. Char-Broil has received 79 reports of consumers who experienced minor electric shocks from touching the smokers while in use, including one report of a consumer developing a finger blister after the shock.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric smokers and contact Char-Broil for a free repair kit. The repair kit includes a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) plug, a clamshell enclosure to secure the GFCI pigtail, and a cable clamp, along with installation instructions. Char-Broil can be reached toll-free at 833-206-4647 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, by email at [email protected], or online at www.charbroil.com/recalls.

The recalled product

Product
Digital Electric Smokers
Manufacturer
Char-Broil LLC, of Columbus, Georgia
Category
Consumer Product — Outdoor Cooking / Electric Appliance
Hazard
  • electric-shock
  • electrical-current-leak
Affected units
211,700

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (6)

  • 047362324665
  • 099143020020
  • 099143020044
  • 099143020051
  • 099143020433
  • 099143021010

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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