Char-Broil Recalls Digital Electric Smokers Due to Risk of Electric ...

15 Feb 2024

Consumer Product Safety Commission

CharBroil Recalls Digital Electric Smokers Due to Risk of Electric

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric smokers and contact Char-Broil for a free repair kit. The repair kit consists of a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (“GFCI”) plug (also known as a “pigtail”), a clamshell enclosure to s

Recalled Char-Broil Digital Electric Smoker
Recalled Char-Broil Digital Electric Smoker w/Window
Recalled Char-Broil Digital Electric Smoker, Black w/Window
Recalled Char-Broil Digital Electric Smoker, XL
Recalled Char-Broil Digital Electric Smoker, Medallion
Recalled Char-Broil Digital Electric Smoker, Connected

Name of Product:

Digital Electric Smokers

Hazard:

The smokers can leak electrical current during use, posing an electric shock hazard.

Recall Date:

February 15, 2024

Units:

About 211,700 (In addition, 3,440 were sold in Canada)

Recall Details

In Conjunction With:

Description:

This recall involves Char-Broil digital electric smokers with the following model descriptions: Digital Electric Smoker; Digital Electric Smoker w/Window; Digital Electric Smoker, Black w/Window; Digital Electric Smoker, Medallion; Digital Electric Smoker, Connected; and Digital Electric Smoker, XL. These electric smokers were designed and intended only for outdoor use to cook without charcoal. The smokers were sold in black and stainless-steel finishes. The “Char-Broil” logo plate is on the front of the unit. The product label is located on the outside back of the unit and includes the model and serial numbers and brand information. UPC codes, located on the packaging, are included in this recall with the model description and item numbers as follows:

Model Description	Model No.	UPC
Digital Electric Smoker	14202002 17202002 14202002-A1 17202002-A1	099143020020
Digital Electric Smoker, w/Window	14202004 17202004 14202004-A1 17202004-A1	099143020044
Digital Electric Smoker, Black w/Window	19202101	099143021010
Digital Electric Smoker, Medallion	463246619	047362324665
Digital Electric Smoker, Connected	15202043 17202043 15202043-A1 17202043-A1	099143020433
Digital Electric Smoker, XL	14202005 17202005 14202005-A1 17202005-A1	099143020051

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric smokers and contact Char-Broil for a free repair kit. The repair kit consists of a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (“GFCI”) plug (also known as a “pigtail”), a clamshell enclosure to secure the GFCI pigtail, and a cable clamp. Instructions for installing each of these repair kit items will also be provided.

Incidents/Injuries:

Char-Broil received 79 reports of consumers who experienced a minor electric shock from touching the smokers while in use, including one report of a consumer developing a finger blister after the shock.

Sold At:

Lowe’s, Menards, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Target and other stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, HSN.com andCharbroil.com from April 2015 through January 2024 for between $300 and $600.

Importer(s):

Char-Broil LLC, of Columbus, Georgia

Manufactured In:

China

Recall number:

24-116

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