Electric Shock Hazard Prompts Recall of Electric Smokers
Recall 06074 · Jan 26, 2006 · Bradley Technologies (Canada) Inc.
560
units affected
560
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06074
- Date
- Jan 26, 2006
- Company
- Bradley Technologies (Canada) Inc.
- Units affected
- 560
- Product
- Bradley Electric Smokers
- Product type
- Grills, Smokers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled electric smokers include models BTST02 (stainless steel) and BTIS1 (black) and consist of a smoke generator, a smoke tower and two power cords. The model number appears on a silver label on the back of the smoker. The products have a "Bradley Smoker" logo on the door and at the bottom, under the red light "Power Indicator." The recalled black smokers contain one of the following serial numbers: 0508000110000001 to 0508000110000354 0508000113000001 to 0508000113000294 0508000116000001 to 0508000116000354 The recalled stainless steel smokers contain one of the following serial numbers: 0508000111000001 to 0508000111000354. The serial number appears on a label on the back of each smoker.
What can happen
In addition to the electric cord that plugs into the wall, these units have an electric cord with prongs on both ends that connect the generator to the smoker. If the unit is plugged into the wall socket and one end of the connecting cord is unplugged, there is an electric shock hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using these smokers and contact Bradley Technologies (Canada) Inc. to determine if the smoker is part of the recall. Bradley Technologies will provide a free replacement smoker to consumers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None
- Sold at
- Retailers nationwide, including Sportsman's Warehouse, Barbeques Galore, Bass Pro, Chez Bubba, from October 2005 through December 2005. The BTIS1 units sold for between $300 and $350 and the BTST02 units sold for between $400 and $450.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bradley electric smokers?
Consumers should immediately stop using these smokers and contact Bradley Technologies (Canada) Inc. to determine if the smoker is part of the recall. Bradley Technologies will provide a free replacement smoker to consumers.
What is the hazard?
In addition to the electric cord that plugs into the wall, these units have an electric cord with prongs on both ends that connect the generator to the smoker. If the unit is plugged into the wall socket and one end of the connecting cord is unplugged, there is an electric shock 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.