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.
The 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.
Incidents and injuries
Masterbuilt has received two reports of units that were damaged as a result of wood chip flare-ups. No injuries or property damage were reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these smokers immediately, and contact the firm to receive a free repair kit.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Masterbuilt Manufacturing Inc., of Columbus Ga.
- Product type
- Grills
- Recall number
- 06-173
- Units
- About 10,700
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Sporting goods stores sold these smokers nationwide from July 2005 through May 2006 for between $200 and $250.
Electric Smokehouse Smokers
CPSC product type: Grills, Smokers & Accessories
Recall contact information
For more information, call Masterbuilt at (800) 489-1581 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.masterbuilt.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.