Recall 06-173, published May 31, 2006
Masterbuilt Manufacturing Electric Smokehouse Smokers
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
ESQ30SThe model number is located on a metal plate on the back of the unit.
Which products are included?
The smokers cook food slowly at lower temperatures and use wood chips to produce smoke inside the unit for flavor. Wood chips are placed inside the smoker and heated using an electric burner element to produce smoldering coals. The electric smokehouse model ESQ30B has a black powder coated outer shell with the Masterbuilt Electric Smokehouse logo on the front door. The electric smokehouse model ESQ30S has a stainless steel outer shell with the Masterbuilt Electric Smokehouse logo on the front door. The model number is located on a metal plate on the back of the unit.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Smoldering wood chips used in the wood chip box can ignite into flames when the door of the unit is opened, posing a risk of burn injuries to users and property damage to nearby combustibles.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these smokers immediately, and contact the firm to receive a free repair kit.
What should I do if I have ESQ30S?
- Confirm the model number. Find the label and compare every letter and digit with ESQ30S.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 489-1581, or go to www.masterbuilt.com.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
- Recall published
- May 31, 2006
- Category
- Grills & Fireplaces
- Units
- About 10,700
- Sold at / sales period
- Sporting goods stores sold these smokers nationwide from July 2005 through May 2006 for between $200 and $250.
