FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 26, 2006
Release #06-074
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 665-4188
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Electric Shock Hazard Prompts Recall of Electric Smokers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Bradley Electric Smokers
Units: About 560
Importer: Bradley Technologies (Canada) Inc., of British Columbia,
Canada
Hazard: In addition to the electric cord that plugs into the wall, these
units have an electric cord with prongs on both ends that connect the
generator to the smoker. If the unit is plugged into the wall socket and
one end of the connecting cord is unplugged, there is an electric shock
hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: None
Description: The recalled electric smokers include models BTST02
(stainless steel) and BTIS1 (black) and consist of a smoke generator, a
smoke tower and two power cords. The model number appears on a silver
label on the back of the smoker. The products have a "Bradley Smoker"
logo on the door and at the bottom under the red light "Power
Indicator."
The recalled black smokers contain one of the following serial numbers:
0508000110000001 to 0508000110000354
0508000113000001 to 0508000113000294
0508000116000001 to 0508000116000354
The recalled stainless steel smokers contain one of the following serial
numbers:
0508000111000001 to 0508000111000354.
The serial number appears on a label on the back of each smoker.
Sold by: Retailers nationwide, including Sportsman's Warehouse,
Barbeques Galore, Bass Pro, Chez Bubba, from October 2005 through
December 2005. The BTIS1 units sold for between $300 and $350 and the
BTST02 units sold for between $400 and $450.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these smokers and
contact Bradley Technologies (Canada) Inc. to determine if the smoker is
part of the recall. Bradley Technologies will provide a free replacement
smoker to consumers.
Consumer Contact: Call Bradley Technologies (Canada) Inc. at (800)
665-4188 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit
the company's Web site at www.bradleysmoker.com