Masterbuilt Recalls LP Gas Smokers Due To Fire Hazard

Masterbuilt and Cabela's 7-in-1 gas smokers

Date of Recall

2016-12-08

CPSC Release Number

17-048

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 41,000

Sold By

Army, Air Force Exchange, Cabela's, Gander Mountain and other stores nationwide and online at www.Amazon.com  from April 2011 to October 2016 for about $150 to $200.

Problem/Hazard

The smoker's gas hose can disconnect posing a fire hazard.

Injuries/Incidents

Masterbuilt has received five reports of the PVC gas hose becoming disconnected during use, including one report of property damage from a fire.  There have been no reports of injuries. 

Description

The recalled Masterbuilt 7-in-1 smoker comes in green or stainless steel with a Cabela's logo, or black with Masterbuilt logo. The three-piece cylindrical body design consists of a lid, center body, and base which sits on the LP gas burner stand. It also has a porcelain flame disk bowl, water bowl, cooking grates, 10- quart pot and basket, thermometer, burner, a PVC hose and weighs about 32 pounds.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled smoker and contact Masterbuilt for a free replacement rubber LP gas hose. 

Consumer Contact

Masterbuilt at 800-489-1581, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.masterbuilt.com  and click on Support then choose Contact on the upper right hand corner of the page for more information.

No comments have been posted.
Be the first to add a comment!