CPSC recall 13-241, announced July 18, 2013, covers Masterbuilt Manufacturing Electric Smokehouse Smokers (about 11,000 units). The wood chip tray can fail to slide securely into the smoker, causing the wood to combust and the smoker's cabinet door to blow open, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 6 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled smokers and contact Masterbuilt Manufacturing for 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 CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Model number 20070312 or 20070512 is printed on the serial plate located on the rear panel of the smoker.
Which products are included?
The upright electric smoker is a rectangular, black matte colored cabinet with a stainless steel door with a glass window. The smokers were sold with a remote control and have a control panel on the top front of the unit. The 20070312 model smoker measures about 32 inches high by 17 inches wide by 15 inches deep. The 20070512 model smoker measures about 40 inches high by 22 inches wide by 16 inches deep. Model number 20070312 or 20070512 is printed on the serial plate located on the rear panel of the smoker. The smokers have a screen printed Masterbuilt logo on the window and on the serial plate.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Serial numbers. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
the serial plate located on the rear panel of the smoker
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- May 2012 through August 2012
- Price paid
- $270 to $430
Why it was recalled
The wood chip tray can fail to slide securely into the smoker, causing the wood to combust and the smoker's cabinet door to blow open, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Masterbuilt has received six reports of fires occurring in the smoker causing the door to blow open. No injuries were reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled smokers and contact Masterbuilt Manufacturing for a free repair kit.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- 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.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a repair. The notice says the remedy is free.
- 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
- 13-241
- Units
- About 11,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Bass Pro Shops and Cabelas stores nationwide from May 2012 through August 2012 for between $270 and $430.
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
- 11,000 units: the 36th-largest of 63 grill recalls that state a unit count. The median is 13,750 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in 52 of 77 grill recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Remedy
- Repair: offered in 10 of 77 grill recalls, the most common remedy.
- Brand history
- Masterbuilt Manufacturing is named in 2 CPSC notices in this index, from 2006 to 2013. This recall is the most recent. The one before: Electric Smokehouse Smokers (06-173, May 2006). 2 of them are grill recalls.
- Time on sale
- 4 months. Recalled 11 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Masterbuilt Manufacturing 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 Contact on the top right hand corner of the page for more information.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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