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Cabela's Recalls Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard

Published: October 20, 2016Recall ID: 17018Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

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

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Cabela's food dehydrators

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Cabelas-Recalls-Food-Dehydrators
TitleCabela's Recalls Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard
Images › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Cabelas.jpg
Images › CaptionCabela’s 160-liter and 80-liter food dehydrators
Hazards › NameDefective wiring can cause a build-up of heat, posing a fire hazard.
Injuries › NameThe firm has received nine reports of the product malfunctioning due to defective wiring. No injuries have been reported.
Products › NameCabela's food dehydrators
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 3,000
Recall I D7885
Remedies › NameConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehydrators and contact Cabela's to receive a replacement product or a refund.
Importers › NameCabela's Inc., of Sidney, Neb.
Retailers › NameCabela'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.
Recall Date2016-10-20T00:00:00
DescriptionThis 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.
Distributors › NameCabela's Inc., of Sidney, Neb.
Recall Number17018
Remedy Options › 1 › OptionRefund
Remedy Options › 2 › OptionReplace
Consumer ContactCabela's at 800-237-4444 anytime, or online at www.cabelas.com for more information.
Last Publish Date2016-10-27T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryChina

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