Cabela's Recalls Electronic Jerky Blaster Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 14176 · May 14, 2014 · Cabela's
600
units affected
600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14176
- Date
- May 14, 2014
- Company
- Cabela's
- Units affected
- 600
- Product
- Electronic Jerky Blaster
- Product type
- Cooking Torches
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Cabela's Electronic Jerky Blaster, which resembles a caulking gun. The product has a black handle, a gold-toned 15" tube that holds the meat with "Cabela's Power Jerky" written on it and interchangeable tip at the end. The hand-held, battery powered appliance is used for making jerky sticks or strips. It was sold as a set with interchangeable tips and cleaning brushes. The recalled item number IK-540848 can be found underneath the barcode on the cardboard packaging that comes with the product and on the front of the instruction manual.
What can happen
The battery charger adapter can overcharge causing the Electronic Jerky Blaster's battery and battery charger adapter to overheat.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled Electronic Jerky Blaster and contact Cabela's for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There has been one report of the battery and the battery charger overheating. There are no reports of injury.
- Sold at
- Cabela's nationwide from August 2013 through March 2014 for about $150.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled electronic jerky blaster?
Consumers should stop using the recalled Electronic Jerky Blaster and contact Cabela's for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The battery charger adapter can overcharge causing the Electronic Jerky Blaster's battery and battery charger adapter to overheat.
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.