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Cabela's Recalls Electronic Jerky Blaster Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled May 14, 2014 · CPSC recall 14176 · Cabela's

Jerky blasterBattery charger adapter (bottom view)Battery Charger adapter (top view)
Hazard
The battery charger adapter can overcharge causing the Electronic Jerky Blaster's battery and battery charger adapter to overheat.
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 600
Incidents / injuries
There has been one report of the battery and the battery charger overheating. There are no reports of injury.

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.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled Electronic Jerky Blaster and contact Cabela's for a full refund.

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.

Product
Electronic Jerky Blaster
Manufacturer(s)
Blue Sky Innovation Group, North Ridgeville, Ohio
Retailers
Cabela's nationwide from August 2013 through March 2014 for about $150.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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