National Presto Recalls Smokers Due to Electric Shock Hazard
Recall 21079 · Feb 17, 2021 · National Presto
25,000
units affected
25,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21079
- Date
- Feb 17, 2021
- Company
- National Presto
- Units affected
- 25,000
- Product
- Presto Indoor Electric Smoker
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves all units of the Presto Indoor Electric Smokers with Model No. 0601304 or 0601405. The model number is displayed on a sticker located on the underside of the smoker. "Presto" appears on the top of the digital display on the side of each unit. The smokers were sold in black stainless steel and camouflage finishes. The smokers prepare smoked meat, fish and vegetables. UPC codes 075741060132 and 075741060149 are located on the packaging.
What can happen
The heating element/wiring on the smoker is defective, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the Presto Indoor Electric Smokers and contact the firm to receive return instructions, or return the product to the store where it was purchased for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received reports of five smokers tripping circuit breakers and outlets. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Shopko, Sears, Kmart, Belk, Veterans Canteen Store and other home appliance stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Wayfair.com, Kohls.com and Walmart.com and other online sites from June 2018 through December 2020 for between $70 and $110.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled presto indoor electric smoker?
Consumers should immediately stop using the Presto Indoor Electric Smokers and contact the firm to receive return instructions, or return the product to the store where it was purchased for a refund.
What is the hazard?
The heating element/wiring on the smoker is defective, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers.
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.