Well, I've heard an ACTUAL production date, but I can't speak for CS (since I don't work for them) but here are the specs from an old press release:
1. Electronic cook-and-hold time-and-temperature controller.
2. Electronically-controlled meat probe that puts smoker into hold cycle when desired internal temperature has been reached.
3. Large backlit digital time and temperature display.
4. Digital electronic controller allows for accurate temperature control.
5. 4 � 14 x18� grills hold full slabs of ribs and briskets.
6. Double-wall construction with 1000F insulation. Unit does not get hot on the outside. On the coldest day of the year, the unit will cook outside without any problems.
7. 750 Watt heating element plugs into standard household outlet. Energy efficient.
8. Stainless steel interior and top for easy cleaning.
9. Stainless steel or powder coated exterior.
10. Self-contained stainless steel drip pan, allows easy clean up.
11. Dual vent holes allow smoke to circulate freely throughout the oven.
12. Hot-smokes and cold-smokes. (Cold-smoking requires optional adapter.)
13. Sturdy all-welded construction.
14. Made in the USA.