Cabela's · Recalled
Cabela's Recalls Electronic Jerky Blaster Due to Fire Hazard
The battery charger adapter can overcharge causing the Electronic Jerky Blaster's battery and battery charger adapter to overheat.
- Units
- About 600
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $150
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
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 file
- Sold at
- Cabela's nationwide from August 2013 through March 2014 for about $150.
- Product type
- Cooking Torches
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Blue Sky Innovation Group, North Ridgeville, Ohio
Incident log
There has been one report of the battery and the battery charger overheating. There are no reports of injury.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled Electronic Jerky Blaster and contact Cabela's for a full refund.
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.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAY 14 2014; last revised JAN 09 2015.
