Cabela's · Recalled
Cabela's Recalls Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard
Defective wiring can cause a build-up of heat, posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 3,000
- Reports
- 9
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $300–$415
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
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.
The file
- 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.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Cabela's Inc., of Sidney, Neb.
Incident log
The firm has received nine reports of the product malfunctioning due to defective wiring. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehydrators and contact Cabela's to receive a replacement product or a refund.
Cabela's at 800-237-4444 anytime, or online at www.cabelas.com for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated OCT 20 2016; last revised OCT 27 2016.