Cabela’s Recalls Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard

Recall date: October 20, 2016

Recall number: 17-018

Cabela’s 160-liter and 80-liter food dehydrators

Recall Summary

Name of product:

Cabela’s food dehydrators

Hazard:

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

Remedy:

Consumer Contact:

Cabela’s at 800-237-4444 anytime, or online at www.cabelas.com for more information.

Recall Details

Units:

About 3,000

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 liters. Model numbers are located on the back panel of the dehydrator.

Incidents/Injuries:

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

 

Remedy:

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

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.

Importer(s):

Cabela’s Inc., of Sidney, Neb.

Distributor(s):

Cabela’s Inc., of Sidney, Neb.

Manufactured In:

China

 

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