Food Dehydrator Recalled by NESCO American Harvest Due to Fire Hazard
What was recalled
The recalled product includes a base with stackable trays to place food. The top of the unit houses the electronic control module. Model number FD-1020 and production date codes: 09E 0610; 09E 0624; and 09E 0903 are molded into the underside of the dehydrator's electronic control module.
Hazard
A defective capacitor in the electronic control module can overheat, posing a smoke and fire hazard.
Injuries
NESCO received three reports of overheating resulting in smoke or fire. No injuries have been reported.
Made in
China
Where it was sold
- National mass merchandisers and retailers and online at www.nesco.com and other websites from July 2009 to January 2011 for about $140.
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