National Presto Recalls Smokers Due to Electric Shock Hazard
CPSC recall 21079. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The heating element/wiring on the smoker is defective, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the Presto Indoor Electric Smokers and contact the firm to receive return instructions, or return the product to the store where it was purchased for a refund.
CPSC recall 21079 has the recall date 17 Feb 2021. The notice names the firm National Presto Industries. The recall has about 25,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2021 has 7,850 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received reports of five smokers tripping circuit breakers and outlets. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 25,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves all units of the Presto Indoor Electric Smokers with Model No. 0601304 or 0601405. The model number is displayed on a sticker located on the underside of the smoker. "Presto" appears on the top of the digital display on the side of each unit. The smokers were sold in black stainless steel and camouflage finishes. The smokers prepare smoked meat, fish and vegetables. UPC codes 075741060132 and 075741060149 are located on the packaging. |
| Product | Presto Indoor Electric Smoker, About 25,000 |
| Sold at | Shopko, Sears, Kmart, Belk, Veterans Canteen Store and other home appliance stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Wayfair.com, Kohls.com and Walmart.com and other online sites from June 2018 through December 2020 for between $70 and $110. |
| Importer | National Presto Industries Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 25,000Median of 2021: 7,850
- CPSC recalls of 2021
- 219
- Recalls of 2021 with one of the same hazards
- 4%
- Recalls on the register that name National Presto Industries
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 21079. https://recallregister.com/product/8998-national-presto-recalls-smokers-due-to-electric-shock-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 21079 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received reports of five smokers tripping circuit breakers and outlets. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Shopko, Sears, Kmart, Belk, Veterans Canteen Store and other home appliance stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Wayfair.com, Kohls.com and Walmart.com and other online sites from June 2018 through December 2020 for between $70 and $110.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 21079?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 21079?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 25,000