Cabela's Recalls Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard
Recalled October 20, 2016 · CPSC recall 17018 · Cabela's
Hazard
Defective wiring can cause a build-up of heat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Refund · Replace
Units
About 3,000
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received nine reports of the product malfunctioning due to defective wiring. No injuries have been reported.
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-liter. Model numbers are located on the back panel of the dehydrator.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehydrators and contact Cabela's to receive a replacement product or a refund.
Contact
Cabela's at 800-237-4444 anytime, or online at www.cabelas.com for more information.
Product
Cabela's food dehydrators
Imported by
Cabela's Inc., of Sidney, Neb.
Distributed by
Cabela's Inc., of Sidney, Neb.
Retailers
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.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →