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Fire / OverheatingOctober 20, 2016CPSC #17018

Cabela's Recalls Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard

Product
Other Products
Units affected
3,000
Remedy
refund, replacement

What was recalled

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-liter. Model numbers are located on the back panel of the dehydrator.

Hazard

Defective wiring can cause a build-up of heat, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries

The firm has received nine reports of the product malfunctioning due to defective wiring. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • 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.

Photos

Cabela’s 160-liter and 80-liter food dehydrators
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