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Fire / OverheatingMay 14, 2014CPSC #14176

Cabela's Recalls Electronic Jerky Blaster Due to Fire Hazard

Product
Cooking Torches
Units affected
600
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

The battery charger adapter can overcharge causing the Electronic Jerky Blaster's battery and battery charger adapter to overheat.

Injuries

There has been one report of the battery and the battery charger overheating. There are no reports of injury.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Cabela's nationwide from August 2013 through March 2014 for about $150.

Photos

Jerky blasterBlue Sky Innovation Group, North Ridgeville, Ohio recalled productBattery charger adapter (bottom view)Battery Charger adapter (top view)
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