Cabela's recalls Electronic Jerky Blasters with fire hazard from battery overcharging. Stop using and get a refund.
The battery charger adapter can overcharge causing the Electronic Jerky Blaster's battery and battery charger adapter to overheat.
Cabela's is recalling Electronic Jerky Blasters because the battery charger adapter can overcharge, causing overheating and fire risk. This affects products sold with the model number IK-540:15" tube, black handle, and 'Cabela's Power Jerky' label.
The battery charger adapter can overcharge the device, causing the battery and adapter to overheat. This overheating can lead to fire, which poses a serious risk of injury or property damage.
Anyone who owns the recalled Electronic Jerky Blaster, which has a black handle, gold-toned 15" tube, and 'Cabela's Power Jerky' label. Users at highest risk are those who have been using the product for extended periods.
Look for the product with a black handle, gold-toned 15" tube, and 'Cabela's Power Jerky' written on it. The model number IK-540848 is under the barcode on the cardboard packaging or front of the instruction manual.
Immediately stop using the recalled Electronic Jerky Blaster to prevent fire risk.
Reach out to Cabela's for a full refund of the product.
Consumers should stop using the recalled Electronic Jerky Blaster and contact Cabela's for a full refund.
The model number IK-540848 is found under the barcode on the cardboard packaging or on the front of the instruction manual.
Check for a black handle, gold-toned 15" tube with 'Cabela's Power Jerky' written on it. The model number IK-540848 is under the barcode on the cardboard packaging or front of the instruction manual.
Yes, the battery charger adapter can overcharge, causing overheating and fire risk, which could lead to serious injury or property damage.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cabela's to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1679 — Cabela's Electronic Jerky Blaster Hello, I own a Electronic Jerky Blaster that is covered by recall 1679 from Cabela's. The official recall notice states: Consumers should stop using the recalled Electronic Jerky Blaster and contact Cabela's for a full refund. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.