CPSC2023-05-04
Berkshire Innovations Recalls Sahara Folding Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Berkshire Innovations Inc., of Williamstown, Massachusetts
Hazard
The heater fan can fail and cause the components to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Sahara Folding Food Dehydrators, remove the polyester air filter and contact Berkshire Innovations for a free repair. The repair is replacing the air filter with a non-flammable metal screen air filter. The air filter is designed for easy toolless access by consumers.
Sold at
Harmony Farm Supply & Nursery in Sebastopol, California and online at brodandtaylor.com, amazon.com, williamssonoma.com and pleasanthillgrain.com from July 2022 through March 2023 for between $295 and $395.
Affected count
About 990 (In addition, about 29 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received 15 reports of the dehydrator overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Sahara Folding Food Dehydrators
Consumer contact
Berkshire Innovations Inc. at 800-768-7064 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@brodandtaylor.com or online at www.brodandtaylor.com/recall or www.brodandtaylor.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Berkshire-Innovations-Recalls-Sahara-Folding-Food-Dehydrators-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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