CPSC recall 06-173, announced May 31, 2006, covers Masterbuilt Manufacturing Electric Smokehouse Smokers (about 10,700 units). 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. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these smokers immediately, and contact the firm to receive a free repair kit. Recall contact: call (800) 489-1581, or go to www.masterbuilt.com.
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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 noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 2 listed, all starting with
ESQ30. Yours must match one exactly. - Where to look
a metal plate on the back of the unit
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- July 2005 through May 2006
- Price paid
- $200 to $250
Why 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.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 2 listed in this recall.
- 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.
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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
This recall in context
Compared with the 77 grill recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 10,700 units: the 39th-largest of 63 grill recalls that state a unit count. The median is 13,750 units.
- Hazards
- Fire: named in 52 of 77 grill recalls, the most common hazard among them. Burn: named in 34 of 77 grill recalls.
- Brand history
- Masterbuilt Manufacturing is named in 2 CPSC notices in this index, from 2006 to 2013. This recall is the earliest. 2 of them are grill recalls.
- Time on sale
- 11 months. Recalled the same month the notice says sales ended.
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.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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