Cabela's Recalls Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 17-018 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- October 20, 2016
- Brand
- Cabela's
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Cabela's food dehydrators
- Hazard
- Fire Hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Refund, Replace
- Units
- About 3,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- October 27, 2016
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Cabela's food dehydrators · About 3,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; Cabela's Inc., of Sidney, Neb..
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm has received nine reports of the product malfunctioning due to defective wiring. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
Cabela's at 800-237-4444 anytime, or online at www.cabelas.com for more information.
Recall history and context
Cabela's appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Cabela's food dehydrators (About 3,000 units). This recall involves Cabela's commercial grade 80-liter and 160-liter food dehydrators.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehydrators and contact Cabela's to receive a replacement product or a refund.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on October 27, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.