The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·94121·Announced 1994-09-01

Brinkmann Charcoal Water Smokers Recalled for Fire and Cut Hazards

Brinkmann and Cook'N Ca'jun charcoal water smokers manufactured before 1993 are recalled due to a hole in the charcoal pan that poses a fire risk and sharp brackets that can cause cuts.

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 and cuts) where injury has been reported (10 fire claims, 6 cut claims), but no deaths or serious injuries are explicitly stated, fitting the High severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

Brinkmann is voluntarily recalling over one million Brinkmann and Cook'N Ca'jun charcoal water smokers distributed before 1993. The recall addresses a hole in the charcoal pan that can allow coals to fall out, posing a fire risk if the smoker is used over flammable surfaces like wooden decks. Additionally, some metal brackets holding the water pan and grills have sharp edges that can cause cuts.

Since 1974, Brinkmann has recorded approximately 10 claims of fires allegedly involving the hole in the charcoal pan and 6 claims of cuts allegedly involving the brackets. The affected products were sold by major retailers nationwide. Charcoal water smokers manufactured after 1993, as well as specific electric, gas, and other models, are not included in this program.

Consumers should check if their smoker has "Brinkmann" or "COOK'N CA'JUN" on the top or body and if the charcoal pan at the bottom has a hole. If so, they should call Brinkmann at (800) 675-5301 to obtain a free modification kit that closes the hole and replaces the sharp brackets. Even after modification, consumers are advised not to operate the smoker on or near flammable surfaces.

The recalled product

Product
Brinkman charcoal water smokers
Manufacturer
Brinkmann
Category
Consumer Product — Grills & Smokers
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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