Sahara Folding Food Dehydrators
CPSC Recall #23-753 — May 4, 2023
Product
Sahara Folding Food Dehydrators
Description
This recall involves the Brod & Taylor Sahara Folding Food Dehydrators. The dehydrator has seven shelves, two front glass doors and folds to one third its size for storage. The back panel of each dehydrator has the model number DR710, the production code CCAE, and its individual serial number. The recalled dehydrators have serial numbers between 12139055 and 12140194.
Hazard
The heater fan can fail and cause the components to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received 15 reports of the dehydrator overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Sahara Folding Food Dehydrators, remove the polyester air filter and contact Berkshire Innovations for a free repair. The repair is replacing the air filter with a non-flammable metal screen air filter. The air filter is designed for easy toolless access by consumers.
Units Affected
About 990 (In addition, about 29 were sold in Canada)
Sold At
Harmony Farm Supply & Nursery in Sebastopol, California and online at brodandtaylor.com, amazon.com, williamssonoma.com and pleasanthillgrain.com from July 2022 through March 2023 for between $295 and $395.
Importer
Berkshire Innovations Inc., of Williamstown, Massachusetts
Manufactured In
China