Recalls / 2011-01-20
Food Dehydrator Recalled by NESCO American Harvest Due to Fire Hazard
11104 · Recalled 2011-01-20 · CPSC page
Description
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.
Hazards
A defective capacitor in the electronic control module can overheat, posing a smoke and fire hazard.
Reported injuries
NESCO received three reports of overheating resulting in smoke or fire. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact NESCO for instructions on how to receive a free electronic control module.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| NESCO American Harvest Gardenmaster Food Dehydrator | About 4,800 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- The Metal Ware Corporation
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- National mass merchandisers, retailers, online at www.nesco.com, other websites
Consumer contact
For more information, contact NESCO at (800) 726-4457 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.nesco.com
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Source: CPSC recall 11104. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.