CPSCGeneral Alert
Cabela's Recalls Electronic Jerky Blaster Due to Fire Hazard
Published: May 14, 2014Recall ID: 14176Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The battery charger adapter can overcharge causing the Electronic Jerky Blaster's battery and battery charger adapter to overheat.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Electronic Jerky Blaster
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Cabelas-Recalls-Electronic-Jerky-Blaster |
| Title | Cabela's Recalls Electronic Jerky Blaster Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14176.Jerkey%2520blaster%25201LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Jerky blaster |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14176.Jerky%2520BlasterLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14176.Jerky%2520Blaster%2520Battery%2520Charger%2520Adapter%2520bottomLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Battery charger adapter (bottom view) |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14176.Jerky%2520Blaster%2520Battery%2520Charger%2520Adapter%2520top%2520view%2520LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Battery Charger adapter (top view) |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14176.Jerky%2520Blaster%2520Battery%2520ChargerLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Battery Charger |
| Hazards › Name | The battery charger adapter can overcharge causing the Electronic Jerky Blaster's battery and battery charger adapter to overheat. |
| Injuries › Name | There has been one report of the battery and the battery charger overheating. There are no reports of injury. |
| Products › Name | Electronic Jerky Blaster |
| Products › Type | Cooking Torches |
| Products › Category I D | 1896 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 600 |
| Recall I D | 1679 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled Electronic Jerky Blaster and contact Cabela's for a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Cabela's nationwide from August 2013 through March 2014 for about $150. |
| Recall Date | 2014-05-14T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 14176 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Blue Sky Innovation Group, North Ridgeville, Ohio |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |