Food Dehydrator Recalled by NESCO American Harvest Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 11104 · announced January 20, 2011 · The Metal Ware · 4,800 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
A defective capacitor in the electronic control module can overheat, posing a smoke and fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact NESCO for instructions on how to receive a free electronic control module. Remedy type: New Instructions
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): NESCO received three reports of overheating resulting in smoke or fire. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: National mass merchandisers and retailers and online at www.nesco.com and other websites from July 2009 to January 2011 for about $140.
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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.