CPSC2011-01-20
Food Dehydrator Recalled by NESCO American Harvest Due to Fire Hazard
The Metal Ware Corporation, of Two Rivers, Wisc.
Hazard
A defective capacitor in the electronic control module can overheat, posing a smoke and fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact NESCO for instructions on how to receive a free electronic control module.
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.
Affected count
About 4,800
Injuries reported
NESCO received three reports of overheating resulting in smoke or fire. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
New Instructions
Products
NESCO American Harvest Gardenmaster Food Dehydrator
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Food-Dehydrator-Recalled-by-NESCO-American-Harvest-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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