The other issue I've seen on some YouTube videos is that it looks borderline dangerous. On one video the chute on the top was glowing red and on another video it appeared as though it was a little windy and red hot embers were blowing all over the place. Certainly looked like something you'd want to put guard rails around if kids were around and cooking on a wood deck or fire prone surroundings doesn't seem like a viable option?
I don't typically sit and watch my smokers when in action. I wanted to take extra precaution with this one. Especially being the first time. I was surprised to see how little ash and embers did come out of the smoker. It might be a different situation with high winds. I was also on a concrete driveway. I watched my neighbors house burn down to the studs when I was a teenager from their grill being on the deck. So any grill or smoker on the deck is an absolutely no go here at my house.