Cabela's Recalls Electronic Jerky Blaster Due to Fire Hazard

Manufacturer: Blue Sky Innovation Group

Product: Electronic Jerky Blaster

Hazard: The battery charger adapter can overcharge causing the Electronic Jerky Blaster’s battery and battery charger adapter to overheat

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.

Remedy: Refund

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

Units: About 600

Consumer 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.

Company Website: www.Cabelas.com

CPSC Recall Notice: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Cabelas-Recalls-Electronic-Jerky-Blaster/