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Product recall · CPSCOctober 20, 2016Serious
Cabela's Food Dehydrators
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
Defective wiring can cause a build-up of heat, posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehydrators and contact Cabela's to receive a replacement product or a refund.
Who to contact: Cabela's at 800-237-4444 anytime, or online at www.cabelas.com for more information.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 3,000
- Recall date
- October 20, 2016
- Brand
- Cabela's Inc., of Sidney, Neb.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received nine reports of the product malfunctioning due to defective wiring. No injuries have been reported.
541549
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.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Cabela's Recalls Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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