Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Turkey Fryer Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 19067 · Feb 19, 2019 · Academy Sports + Outdoors
3,000
units affected
3,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19067
- Date
- Feb 19, 2019
- Company
- Academy Sports + Outdoors
- Units affected
- 3,000
- Product
- Outdoor Gourmet Turkey Keg turkey fryers
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the Academy Sports + Outdoors Outdoor Gourmet Turkey Keg which is a turkey fryer made of stainless steel and powered by propane. The fryer, including the legs, measures 34 inches high by 17 inches wide. The item number is 157826 and is located on a label on one of the four legs.
What can happen
The turkey fryer spout can leak oil, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Outdoor Gourmet Turkey Keg and return it to any Academy Sports + Outdoors store for a full refund and a $50 Academy gift card.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Academy Sports + Outdoors has received two reports of a Turkey Keg leaking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- Academy Sports + Outdoors stores and online at www.academy.com from October 2018 through December 2018 for about $150.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled outdoor gourmet turkey keg turkey fryers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Outdoor Gourmet Turkey Keg and return it to any Academy Sports + Outdoors store for a full refund and a $50 Academy gift card.
What is the hazard?
The turkey fryer spout can leak oil, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.