Food dehydrators
CPSC Recall #17-018 — October 20, 2016
Product
Food dehydrators
Description
This recall involves Cabela’s commercial grade 80-liter and 160-liter food dehydrators. The stainless steel dehydrators have model numbers 541549 on the 80 liter, and 541650 on the 160 liters. Model numbers are located on the back panel of the dehydrator.
Hazard
Defective wiring in the food dehydrators can cause a build-up of heat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received nine reports of the product malfunctioning due to defective wiring. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehydrators and contact Cabela’s to receive a replacement product or a refund.
Units Affected
About 3,000
Sold At
Cabela’s stores nationwide and online at Cabelas.com from August 2016 through September 2016 for about $300 for the 80-liter model and $415 for the 160-liter model.
Importer
Cabela’s Inc., of Sidney, Neb.
Manufactured In
China