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
