Cabela's Recalls Electronic Jerky Blaster Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 14176 · announced May 14, 2014 · Blue Sky Innovation Group, North Ridgeville, Ohio · 600 units affected
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.
The hazard
The battery charger adapter can overcharge causing the Electronic Jerky Blaster's battery and battery charger adapter to overheat.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the recalled Electronic Jerky Blaster and contact Cabela's for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Consumer contact: Cabela's at (800) 237-4444, anytime or online at www.Cabelas.com and click on "Consumer Product Safety" at the bottom of the page, for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.