CPSC2009-11-10
Gehl Foods Recalls Nacho Cheese and Chili Sauce Dispensers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Gehl Foods Inc., of Germantown, Wis.
Hazard
The dispenser's fan blade can come into contact with the heater coil, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Food establishments and consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nacho cheese and chili sauce dispensers and contact the firm for a free repair by Gehl, or to receive a free repair kit to be installed by the customer.
Sold at
The dispensers were leased to commercial customers nationwide, including concession and food service establishments, from December 2003 through September 2009.
Affected count
About 115,000
Injuries reported
Gehl Foods has received 12 reports of the dispenser's fan blade malfunctioning and coming into contact with the heater coil, including one report of a fire that caused property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Gehl's HOT TOP2 Nacho Cheese and Chili Sauce Dispensers
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Gehl Foods toll-free at (877) 440-4008 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firms' Web site at www.gehls.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Gehl-Foods-Recalls-Nacho-Cheese-and-Chili-Sauce-Dispensers-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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