CPSC2016-10-20
Cabela's Recalls Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard
Cabela's Inc., of Sidney, Neb.
Hazard
Defective wiring can cause a build-up of heat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehydrators and contact Cabela's to receive a replacement product or a refund.
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.
Affected count
About 3,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received nine reports of the product malfunctioning due to defective wiring. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Cabela's food dehydrators
Consumer contact
Cabela's at 800-237-4444 anytime, or online at www.cabelas.com for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Cabelas-Recalls-Food-DehydratorsDon't want to check this manually?
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