Recall: Cabela's Recalls Electronic Jerky Blaster Due to Fire Hazard

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.

Name of product: Electronic Jerky Blaster

Units: About 600

Manufacturer: Blue Sky Innovation Group, North Ridgeville, Ohio

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.

Recall date: May 14, 2014

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

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

Manufactured in: China

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.

Recall number: 14-176