Cabela's Recalls Electronic Jerky Blaster Due to Fire Hazard

Hazard

The battery charger adapter can overcharge causing the Electronic Jerky Blaster's battery and battery charger adapter to overheat.

Remedy

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

Refund

Incidents & injuries

There has been one report of the battery and the battery charger overheating. There are no reports of injury.

Product 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.

Sold on

Cabela's nationwide from August 2013 through March 2014 for about $150.

Contact the company

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.