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

Digital Electric Smokers

Date of Recall

2024-02-15

CPSC Release Number

24-116

Manufactured In

China

Units

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

Importer

Char-Broil LLC, of Columbus, Georgia

Sold By

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.

Problem/Hazard

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

Injuries/Incidents

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.

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

Repair

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