Cabela's Recalls Electronic Jerky Blaster Due to Fire Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #14176
Recall Date
2014-05-14
Manufacturer
Blue Sky Innovation Group, North Ridgeville, Ohio
Units Affected
About 600
Products Involved
Electronic Jerky Blaster
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.
Reported 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
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28