Pitt Boss Peeling Concerns - Input Requested

[Kenneth Sears]

Unfortunately, Pitt Boss customer service is closed today (Sunday). I have an issue that I am concerned with the safety of the food being smoked. Please see attached pics. Interior of the smoker is peeling sheets and falling off. Looks like "flaking paint". Never paid attention to see if interior of unit had a coating. Noticed today when checking on the meat. Also, in 3rd pic, exterior pealing just on a small section of lid and body.

Any input is appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

 

[HKSIg]

Do you clean the interior? It looks like cooking residue to me.

 

[MikeInFla]

If it does need painting, sand it down and buy a can of high heat paint. PB warranty doesn’t cover paint/rust. Mine rusted on the bottom on the outside. I sanded it down and sprayed with high heat spray paint.

 

[Freedbyjc]

Unfortunately, Pitt Boss customer service is closed today (Sunday). I have an issue that I am concerned with the safety of the food being smoked. Please see attached pics. Interior of the smoker is peeling sheets and falling off. Looks like "flaking paint". Never paid attention to see if interior of unit had a coating. Noticed today when checking on the meat. Also, in 3rd pic, exterior pealing just on a small section of lid and body.

Any input is appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

That’s not paint but creosote build ip and could cause a fire if not cleaned out. Use a scraper and a wire brush to completely remove it.
Consider your airflow in your smoker… open the rain cap to allow those greasy, ashy deposits to escape from the barrel.