Product Recalls: April 2021

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Posted on Mar 25 2021 in Product Recalls

Smokers recalled due to heating element defect

Presto smoker

This recall involves all units of the Presto Indoor Electric Smokers with Model No. 0601304 or 0601405. The heating element/wiring on the smoker is defective, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers. The model number is displayed on a sticker located on the underside of the smoker. The smokers, which prepare smoked meat, fish and vegetables, were sold in black stainless steel and camouflage finishes. 

The smoker was sold at various home appliance stores nationwide and online from June 2018 through December 2020 for between $70 and $110. Presto has received reports of five smokers tripping circuit breakers and GFCI outlets. No injuries have been reported.

Return the product to the store where it was purchased for a refund; or call National Presto at 833-909-1524; or go online at www.gopresto.com/recall or www.gopresto.com and click “Recall Alert” to complete the on-line registration form to apply for the refund and receive a shipping label.


Shock hazard pulls reins on ‘Powerhorse’

Powerhouse generator

Northern Tool & Equipment has recalled its Powerhorse 13000ES Portable Generator, Model #799215, due to a wiring error that can cause an electrical shock to users. The generator is blue with white Powerhorse logos, a black frame and two wheels. Powerhorse 13000ES is printed in white on the top front. Affected generators were sold at Northern Tool & Equipment stores nationwide and online from July 2016 through September 2020 for about $1,850.

Call Powerhorse Product Support at 866-443-2576; or go online at www.northerntool.com and type “Recall Products” in the search bar for more information.