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Cabela's Recalls Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard

U.S. CPSCFireOct 20, 2016
Cabela’s 160-liter and 80-liter food dehydrators
Cabela’s 160-liter and 80-liter food dehydrators

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Refund, Replace

Incidents & injuries

The firm has received nine reports of the product malfunctioning due to defective wiring. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

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.

Sold on

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.

Contact the company

Cabela's at 800-237-4444 anytime, or online at www.cabelas.com for more information.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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