Recall: Cabela's Recalls Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard

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.

Name of product: Cabela's food dehydrators

Units: About 3,000

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

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehydrators and contact Cabela's to receive a replacement product or a refund.

Recall date: October 20, 2016

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

Sold At: 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.

Importers: Cabela's Inc., of Sidney, Neb.

Manufactured in: China

Consumer contact: Cabela's at 800-237-4444 anytime, or online at www.cabelas.com for more information.

Recall number: 17-018